Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can check our Bloomerang Volunteer website for all current opportunities. We also typically send weekly emails with available volunteer shifts, and additional emails may be sent if spots need to be filled. To receive these updates or view current opportunities, please sign up through Bloomerang Volunteer.

  • Regular volunteer opportunities are posted two months at a time, usually about  2 weeks before the first month begins. Special event opportunities are added throughout the year.

  • Yes! We offer several weekend opportunities, including:

    Regular Opportunity

    • Food Pantry – Ages 16+, Sundays, 9:45 AM–12:00 PM

    Special Weekend Events (varies by year):

    • Family Picnic – July (Family-friendly; some roles ages 12+)

    • Adopt a Student – August

    • Trunk or Treat – October (Family-friendly)

    • Thanksgiving Drive – November

    • Holiday Match – December (Family-friendly)

  • Yes, though opportunities for children 15 and under are limited. In addition to the opportunities listed below, children, and their families or groups can get involved by organizing drives for needed items, more information coming soon.  

    • Under 12: Limited family opportunities; must be accompanied by an adult (Family Picnic, Trunk or Treat, Holiday Match)

    • Ages 12–13: Family opportunities plus limited event roles (Family Picnic, Adopt a Student, Trunk or Treat, Holiday Match)

    • Ages 14–15: Limited opportunities (Furnishing Great Starts*; Family Picnic, Trunk or Treat, Thanksgiving, Holiday Match)

    • Ages 16–17: Most volunteer opportunities are available

    *Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Yes. Children should have their own accounts, and the online waiver must be signed by a legal guardian. This also ensures volunteer hours are properly recorded for confirmation, college, or National Honor Society credit.

    For family-friendly events where hours do not need to be tracked, a separate account is not required.

  • Yes! You can set up an account for your child using your email. Here’s how:

    Using One Email for Multiple Volunteers

    • Requirement: Each Bloomerang Volunteer account needs a unique email.

    • Password: Each account has its own password, even if emails are shared.

    • Solution for shared emails: Use the “+name” trick to track individuals separately.

    Example:
     Original email: Cartoonbunny@bloomerang.com

    This allows multiple people to share a single email while keeping their volunteer records and passwords separate.

  • Thank you so much for offering to help. Unfortunately, arriving late for a Food Pantry shift isn’t something we’re able to accommodate, as we’re unable to stop and train volunteers once the pantry is in full operation.

  • Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice when cancelling a shift. Missing three shifts without notice or with last-minute cancellations may limit future sign-ups.

    For last-minute cancellations or help, email volunteercoordinator@families4families.com.

    To cancel online:

    1. Log in to Bloomerang Volunteer 

    2. Click the person icon (top right)

    3. Select My Shifts

    4. Click the red garbage can icon next to the shift

  • Volunteer hours are tracked by checking in upon arrival. The system will automatically check you out.

    If you need hours for confirmation, NHS, or college credit, please review your account often to ensure accuracy.

  • All volunteers are asked to check in upon arrival. This ensures your hours are properly recorded.

    Please note: If you do not check in, you will not receive credit for your volunteer hours.

    Two easy ways to check in:

    Kiosk Check-In (Easiest)

    Bloomerang Volunteer App Check-In (App will send you a reminder upon arrival)

    Go here for further shift check-in instructions.

    1. Log in to Bloomerang Volunteer 

    2. Click the person icon (top right)

    3. Select My Hours Worked

    Questions? Email volunteercoordinator@families4families.com.

  • Email volunteercoordinator@families4families.com to get started with organizing a collection drive.

  • Email volunteercoordinator@families4families.com to request a Community Service Verification Letter..

    • Please allow up to 72 hours for processing

    • If you have a specific form, include it in your email or arrange a time to stop by for an in-person signature

  • If you would like to coordinate a group volunteer event, please contact our Group Coordinator, Keri-Ann Cavalieri at keri-ann.cavalieri@families4families.com.