Store To Door has been hard at work the last few months creating an online training for volunteers and we are happy to announce the training is now up and running!
This online training will be crucial to our ability to recruit to meet the demand of our growing client base. It makes the volunteer order taking position completely virtual, which will allow us to recruit volunteers from anywhere in the country. Additionally, it will help current volunteers who may have questions or need to be retrained on a specific task.
The training consists of ten videos. The first sections of the training are a universal orientation that can be used for anyone who is new to Store To Door, while the later sections are especially designed for volunteers training to take orders for our clients. This training is hosted on a new website that also gives volunteers access to important information and resources. It's an all-in-one site built exclusively for our volunteers!
For more information or to get involved today, contact us at 651-642-1892 ext 131.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Store To Door spreads the word
In the last two months, Store To door has done over 35 outreach events. These include health fairs, volunteer fairs, and presentations to many senior housing facilities and community groups. We consider fall an important time to spread the word about our service so people have the information on hand when more severe winter weather hits and they can no longer get to the store.
We couldn't participate in nearly as many events without our volunteer outreach committee. This important group of 11 people helps us increase capacity by giving presentations and spending time telling others about our service. Every single committee member has another volunteer role at Store To Door, as a shopper, order taker, or board member; their work on this committee is truly above and beyond and we appreciate it tremendously.
We are looking for a few more people to join us. If you're passionate about our mission and enjoy talking to others. please drop me a note.
We couldn't participate in nearly as many events without our volunteer outreach committee. This important group of 11 people helps us increase capacity by giving presentations and spending time telling others about our service. Every single committee member has another volunteer role at Store To Door, as a shopper, order taker, or board member; their work on this committee is truly above and beyond and we appreciate it tremendously.
We are looking for a few more people to join us. If you're passionate about our mission and enjoy talking to others. please drop me a note.
Outreach committee members Robin Veal and Shirley Schimota at the Hands On Twin Cities volunteer fair.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Honoring volunteer Cate Wagner
Volunteer shopper Cate Wagner was recently honored with an Invest Northwest Award, presented by the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. This award honors volunteers for their work in serving people in Northwest Hennepin County.
Cate has served as a volunteer shopper at the Crystal store for over 4 years. Cate has faithfully been there at 6am every week, typically multiple days a week, carefully shopping each order. Cate has gone above and beyond in helping out on extras days. More recently, we added a shopping day at the St. Anthony Cub store and Cate has been volunteering there each week in addition to 1-2 days a week serving inCrystal
Cate is also the person responsible for some of the innovations that have streamlined the grocery shopping process for our volunteers. She developed the idea for the red and green flags we use during each shopping shift, and she handmade the flags for each store. She also came up with the idea for a new process to pick up deli items for clients that is being piloted at all five stores.
We were so pleased to be able to nominate Cate and we appreciate the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council for recognizing Cate for her work with us!
Cate has served as a volunteer shopper at the Crystal store for over 4 years. Cate has faithfully been there at 6am every week, typically multiple days a week, carefully shopping each order. Cate has gone above and beyond in helping out on extras days. More recently, we added a shopping day at the St. Anthony Cub store and Cate has been volunteering there each week in addition to 1-2 days a week serving in
Cate is also the person responsible for some of the innovations that have streamlined the grocery shopping process for our volunteers. She developed the idea for the red and green flags we use during each shopping shift, and she handmade the flags for each store. She also came up with the idea for a new process to pick up deli items for clients that is being piloted at all five stores.
We were so pleased to be able to nominate Cate and we appreciate the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council for recognizing Cate for her work with us!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Appreciation event success!
Last week, Store To Door hosted our annual appreciation event at Braemar Golf Club in Edina. This was the first year that we've had the event indoors and it was a good decision--the day was rainy, cold, and windy, but we were nice and warm inside the clubhouse! About 200 Store To Door supporters came out for a catered BBQ lunch, sponsored by Xcel, Comcast, and Cub Foods. Here are just a few pictures.
Lots of cake!
Getting to know each other.
Lots of cake!
Getting to know each other.
Crystal volunteer shoppers.
A great lunch catered by Classic Catering.
Marie Smith was presented with the Volunteer Recognition Award for her dedication as a shopper and outreach committee member.
Allan Rosenwald was presented with the Store To Door supporter of the year award for his continued support of Store To Door throughout the years.
Store To Door board chair Chuck Zimmerman addressing the crowd. Attendees also got to watch the new
Store To Door video produced this year. 
Thanks to all who came out and made it a wonderful day!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Become a SNAP volunteer!
Are you interested in getting to know your Store To Door clients better?
We're seeking a select small group of volunteers interested in helping clients sign up for SNAP (food support) benefits. Many of our current and potential clients are eligible for this support but need help signing up. Second Harvest Heartland will lead a training on Tuesday April 26th from 4:30-6:30pm at the Store To Door office. Volunteers will be trained to work one-on-one with current or new clients to enroll them for the SNAP benefit.
The SNAP application process is detailed, requiring patience and sensitivity to help our clients register. The commitment asked of SNAP volunteers is for a couple hours for the initial training and then a willingness to work more closely with clients (in their homes) to complete the paperwork, find and copy any necessary documents and then, work with the county on the client's behalf to become eligible. Following eligibility, the client would simply order every other week like other Store To Door clients. You could also continue your relationship with these clients as their Volunteer Order Taker if desired.
If you're interested in a deeper relationship with Store To Door clients and are willing to participate in this pilot effort, please contact us!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Store To Door featured on the Blogunteer!
Store to Door was recently featured on the Blogunteer. The Blogunteer is a website that profiles different organizations that are strongly supported by volunteers, and also highlights some volunteer heroes. We're happy to be profiled among many great organizations!
You can check out the blog and see the Store To Door posting at the link below.
You can check out the blog and see the Store To Door posting at the link below.
Thanks to Stacy Pearson for profiling us!
Monday, January 24, 2011
St. Anthony shoppers needed for new Friday shift
Good morning!
In a few weeks, we will be adding another shopping day to our St. Anthony store, to accomodate the many new clients and ease some of the strain on our other stores. We are currently looking for new shoppers (or current shoppers who would be willing to add a day on a temporary basis) at the St. Anthony Cub store (3930 Silver Lake Road) on Fridays.
If interested, please let me know!
In a few weeks, we will be adding another shopping day to our St. Anthony store, to accomodate the many new clients and ease some of the strain on our other stores. We are currently looking for new shoppers (or current shoppers who would be willing to add a day on a temporary basis) at the St. Anthony Cub store (3930 Silver Lake Road) on Fridays.
If interested, please let me know!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Store To Door is the January KTIS Difference Maker!
Throughout the month of January, Store To Door is highlighted by KTIS 98.5/Faith 900 in its KTIS Difference Maker programming and at www.ktis.fm.
An interview with Executive Director Mary Jo Schifsky was aired on two Saturday programs and, throughout the month, a short promotional spot is being run four times each day. In addition, Store To Door is featured as a Difference Maker on the KTIS website.
One of the nation’s largest Christian radio networks, KTIS operates on both the AM/FM band. The demographic comprising its audience tends to be a woman in her mid-40’s—who could be a Store To Door volunteer or a caregiver or neighbor to an aging adult in need of the Store To Door service.
“We are excited to get the word out about what God is doing through Store To Door via the 98.5 KTIS “Difference Maker” program, said Jennifer Anderson of KTIS. Over the past three years, KTIS has worked to identify and spotlight dozens of community services.
So far, we’ve heard from dozens of community members who’ve heard the ad; we’re so fortunate to have been selected for this promotion!
You can check it out here:
http://www.ktis.fm/2010/11/store-to-door/
An interview with Executive Director Mary Jo Schifsky was aired on two Saturday programs and, throughout the month, a short promotional spot is being run four times each day. In addition, Store To Door is featured as a Difference Maker on the KTIS website.
One of the nation’s largest Christian radio networks, KTIS operates on both the AM/FM band. The demographic comprising its audience tends to be a woman in her mid-40’s—who could be a Store To Door volunteer or a caregiver or neighbor to an aging adult in need of the Store To Door service.
“We are excited to get the word out about what God is doing through Store To Door via the 98.5 KTIS “Difference Maker” program, said Jennifer Anderson of KTIS. Over the past three years, KTIS has worked to identify and spotlight dozens of community services.
So far, we’ve heard from dozens of community members who’ve heard the ad; we’re so fortunate to have been selected for this promotion!
You can check it out here:
http://www.ktis.fm/2010/11/store-to-door/
Friday, December 31, 2010
Volunteer Nation Podcast
Good morning volunteers!
If you have some spare time in the next few weeks, take an hour to listen to a show that aired on MPR last week called "Volunteer Nation". Midmorning with Kerri Miller hosted the Executive Director of Idealist.org, the Project Manager at MAVA (Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration), and the Coordinator of Aging Services for Todd County.
It's an interesting discussion about volunteerism in Minnesota--who volunteers, the value of volunteers, and how volunteerism is changing.
You can listen to the show as a podcast by clicking here:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/12/23/midmorning1/
If you have some spare time in the next few weeks, take an hour to listen to a show that aired on MPR last week called "Volunteer Nation". Midmorning with Kerri Miller hosted the Executive Director of Idealist.org, the Project Manager at MAVA (Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration), and the Coordinator of Aging Services for Todd County.
It's an interesting discussion about volunteerism in Minnesota--who volunteers, the value of volunteers, and how volunteerism is changing.
You can listen to the show as a podcast by clicking here:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/12/23/midmorning1/
Monday, December 20, 2010
VOT's needed!
Between our radio ad on WCCO and this winter weather. We have had MANY new clients in the month of December. While we're grateful they've found Store To Door, we really need to train some new VOT's to catch up with the demand.
Please consider joining us for our next VOT training on Wednesday, January 19th at 6:00pm, at Holy Name of Jesus School in Wayzata. This is a new training location for us and hope it will be more convenient for potential volunteers in the west metro area.
Spread the word to friends and family about this opportunity. There aren't many opportunities to volunteer from the comfort of your home according to your schedule, so this is perfect for people with busy schedules!
Please consider joining us for our next VOT training on Wednesday, January 19th at 6:00pm, at Holy Name of Jesus School in Wayzata. This is a new training location for us and hope it will be more convenient for potential volunteers in the west metro area.
Spread the word to friends and family about this opportunity. There aren't many opportunities to volunteer from the comfort of your home according to your schedule, so this is perfect for people with busy schedules!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Holiday Schedules
As many of you know, we'll be closed December 24th, December 27th, and January 3rd for the holidays. Please check out the December e-newsletter, hitting your inbox in a couple of days, for the details about order taking and shopping changes during these closures.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Help Store To Door get a full page ad in the Star Tribune
Hello, supporters of Store To Door,
Store To Door has entered a contest in the Star Tribune called the “Full Page Project”. The nonprofit that gets the most votes will win a full page ad in the Sunday Star Tribune. This could really do a terrific job of reaching potential clients and their families. This link takes you to Store To Door page on the contest site.
We can vote from today, November 15 through 5 PM on Sunday, November 21.
Remember, the most common refrain that we get when out in the community doing outreach is “why have I never heard of you?” This full page ad could definitely help!!
Please pass this along to friends and family!
Thanks, everyone for your support. We appreciate the effort.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
31,569…
That’s how many hours our volunteers logged in the last fiscal year, which ended in October. That equals 1,315 days of volunteering, which is the equivalent of having 15 additional full-time staff members.
Our volunteer shoppers logged 18,240 hours, while our volunteer order takers served 7,775 hours during the year. Additional volunteers, including our office assistants, coupon program volunteers, board and committee members, and sewing volunteers, served 5,553 hours. In monetary terms, these hours total over $650,000.
We couldn’t have served over 1,300 clients this fiscal year without our amazing volunteers!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Volunteer update!
Hello!
I’m Kristen Hoplin, the new Volunteer Coordinator with Store To Door. I’m happy to be here and thrilled to be working with such a dedicated group of volunteers. I have a broad background in the nonprofit sector and have spent several years in volunteer management, most recently in New Orleans, LA. I hope to have the opportunity to meet or speak with each of you soon. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me. Alternately, if you have great ideas about how we can make our volunteer program even better, I would enjoy talking with you.
We are always looking for new shoppers and order takers. We have a particular need in the fall, as we have many clients who need our services as the winter weather approaches. We have several trainings in the upcoming months for shoppers and order takers. Below are the dates:
•VOT training: October 5th and November 2nd, 6:00-8:30pm, Rondo Community Library
•Shopper training: October 21st, November 17th, 8:30-9:45am, St. Paul office
If you know of anyone who would be interested in joining our volunteer team, please send them our way!
We are also looking for current volunteers who want to get more involved with Store To Door through our Outreach Committee. The Outreach Committee attends fairs, expos, and presentations on behalf of Store To Door, to reach potential clients, friends, and volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, there will be a meeting for current and potential Outreach Committee members at our St. Paul office, Thursday, November 4th, from 6:00-7:30pm.
Please check back to our volunteer blog, as we will be updating this and our volunteer website more frequently. In the meantime, please contact me at any time at 651-642-1892 ext. 131 or through email at volunteers@storetodoor.org.
I’m Kristen Hoplin, the new Volunteer Coordinator with Store To Door. I’m happy to be here and thrilled to be working with such a dedicated group of volunteers. I have a broad background in the nonprofit sector and have spent several years in volunteer management, most recently in New Orleans, LA. I hope to have the opportunity to meet or speak with each of you soon. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me. Alternately, if you have great ideas about how we can make our volunteer program even better, I would enjoy talking with you.
We are always looking for new shoppers and order takers. We have a particular need in the fall, as we have many clients who need our services as the winter weather approaches. We have several trainings in the upcoming months for shoppers and order takers. Below are the dates:
•VOT training: October 5th and November 2nd, 6:00-8:30pm, Rondo Community Library
•Shopper training: October 21st, November 17th, 8:30-9:45am, St. Paul office
If you know of anyone who would be interested in joining our volunteer team, please send them our way!
We are also looking for current volunteers who want to get more involved with Store To Door through our Outreach Committee. The Outreach Committee attends fairs, expos, and presentations on behalf of Store To Door, to reach potential clients, friends, and volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, there will be a meeting for current and potential Outreach Committee members at our St. Paul office, Thursday, November 4th, from 6:00-7:30pm.
Please check back to our volunteer blog, as we will be updating this and our volunteer website more frequently. In the meantime, please contact me at any time at 651-642-1892 ext. 131 or through email at volunteers@storetodoor.org.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Coffee with KARE spotlight Feb. 2nd
Visit our website to learn more about how we will be featured on KARE 11 in February!
On the Feb. 2nd early morning (6-7am) Coffee with KARE segment, Store To Door's volunteer program will be featured!
http://www.storetodoor.org/press020210.asp
On the Feb. 2nd early morning (6-7am) Coffee with KARE segment, Store To Door's volunteer program will be featured!
http://www.storetodoor.org/press020210.asp
Monday, December 28, 2009
11 Who Care
Leon and Susan Godeke, two dedicated volunteers at our St. Anthony Cub Foods shopping location have been honored with the 11 Who Care Award.
Follow this link to see the article about them posted on the Kare 11 website:
http://www.kare11.com/life/community/11whocare/11whocare_article.aspx?storyid=832580&catid=40
Video that aired on the 10pm news on Christmas Eve: http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=59056164001
Follow this link to see the article about them posted on the Kare 11 website:
http://www.kare11.com/life/community/11whocare/11whocare_article.aspx?storyid=832580&catid=40
Video that aired on the 10pm news on Christmas Eve: http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=59056164001
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Holiday Volunteer Profile: Lee - Order Taker
Why do you think it is important to volunteer all year ‘round instead of just for the holidays?
Because the need is not just during the holidays it is year round.
In fact, our clients are more likely to have family members shop for
them during this time than any other time of the year, so there is
really less of a need during the holidays and a greater need throughout
the year.
What do you want for x-mas?
a pack of arches 300lb cold press watercolour paper and a gift card
for more paints from Daniel Smith.
Do you have any new year’s resolutions?
to continue the aggressive weight loss program I started in 09
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
May the joy of the season fill them with health and happiness for
the coming year.
What have you been thankful for this year?
my family, my pets, good friends, health and continued employment
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
At some point the dominoes will come out and we will play a few
spirited rounds of Mexican Train of that I am sure.
Because the need is not just during the holidays it is year round.
In fact, our clients are more likely to have family members shop for
them during this time than any other time of the year, so there is
really less of a need during the holidays and a greater need throughout
the year.
What do you want for x-mas?
a pack of arches 300lb cold press watercolour paper and a gift card
for more paints from Daniel Smith.
Do you have any new year’s resolutions?
to continue the aggressive weight loss program I started in 09
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers?
May the joy of the season fill them with health and happiness for
the coming year.
What have you been thankful for this year?
my family, my pets, good friends, health and continued employment
What unique holiday traditions does your family have?
At some point the dominoes will come out and we will play a few
spirited rounds of Mexican Train of that I am sure.
Holiday Volunteer Profile: Shirley - shopper
Why do you think it is important to volunteer all year ‘round instead of just for the holidays?
I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO VOLUNTEER ALL YEAR 'ROUND BECAUSE THE NEED EXISTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND, NOT JUST DURING THE HOLIDAYS. ALSO, I LIKE THE FEELING OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING THAT'S PROVIDING A NEEDED SERVICE AND I ENJOY THAT BEYOND THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
What do you want for x-mas? HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION WAITING FOR OBAMA'S SIGNATURE WOULD BE NICE AS WOULD MILD SEASONAL WEATHER (20'S AND NO SNOW OR WIND).
Do you have any new year’s resolutions? THESE DON'T SEEM TO WORK AS WELL AS MAKING THE RESOLUTION AS NEEDED AND THEN TRYING TO MAKE PROGRESS
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers? I WISH THEM A HOLIDAY THAT FINDS THEM WITH EVERYTHING THEY HAVE ON THEIR SHOPPING LIST AND AMONG FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
What have you been thankful for this year? I'M THANKFUL FOR THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT I HAVE.
I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO VOLUNTEER ALL YEAR 'ROUND BECAUSE THE NEED EXISTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND, NOT JUST DURING THE HOLIDAYS. ALSO, I LIKE THE FEELING OF BEING PART OF SOMETHING THAT'S PROVIDING A NEEDED SERVICE AND I ENJOY THAT BEYOND THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
What do you want for x-mas? HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION WAITING FOR OBAMA'S SIGNATURE WOULD BE NICE AS WOULD MILD SEASONAL WEATHER (20'S AND NO SNOW OR WIND).
Do you have any new year’s resolutions? THESE DON'T SEEM TO WORK AS WELL AS MAKING THE RESOLUTION AS NEEDED AND THEN TRYING TO MAKE PROGRESS
Do you have any holiday wishes for our customers? I WISH THEM A HOLIDAY THAT FINDS THEM WITH EVERYTHING THEY HAVE ON THEIR SHOPPING LIST AND AMONG FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
What have you been thankful for this year? I'M THANKFUL FOR THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT I HAVE.
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