Open Opportunities From: Second Harvest Heartland Volunteer Central

Project Overview:

As an initiative of our Make Hunger History goal, the volunteer engagement team is committed to providing support to our agency partners and their volunteer needs to sustainably reach the communities most impacted by hunger and improve network efficiency through new processes, structure and technologies.

 

This type of support is new for many food banks across the Feeding America network of food banks, and multiple circular discussions have occurred with no movement. To create momentum and engagement with actionable solutions, Second Harvest Heartland is spearheading a project to create a new community of practice in the Feeding America network of food banks.

 

Six people from food banks across the country have defined and designed the COP to launch in September. This group and the COP will continue to grow the COP’s conversations, information and resources to sustain the COP and work.

 

The group has determined the need for a decision tree to aid food banks in developing the scope of their agency support and understanding the steps of what's next and any further decisions that are needed.

Skills needed & previous experience desired:

 

In Phase I, we seek an individual who can provide consultation on what is needed to build the decision tree including speaking with the group on content, paths and connections to resources. The volunteer will then build out the decision tree document. Ideally, we would like to see an interactive decision tree to aid food banks in determining their path for success. This could be a Phase II project with this volunteer or through engaging another volunteer.

 

Deliverables:

 

·       Consult with Second Harvest Heartland to determine estimated time commitment, required tools and other factors to take into consideration

·       Consult with the COP work group to determine decision tree content and path

·       Build out the decision tree and provide communication and further consultation to get to the final design.

·       Phase II: take the final design and create an interactive tool. This phase will include conversations on the platform recommendations.

 

Estimated time commitment: TBD; volunteer to consult

Project start date: August or September

Number of volunteers needed:Open to individual or a small group

Work site: Remote

Second Harvest Heartland conducts background checks on all volunteers in this position. We reserve the right to decline a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the background check.

Program Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled ServiceNow Developer to join our team as a volunteer. In this role, you will support our organization by developing and maintaining our ServiceNow platform, ensuring it meets our operational needs and enhances our service delivery.

What you’ll do:

Collaboration: Work closely with other IT team members and stakeholders to understand and address their needs.Develop and Customize: Design, develop, and customize ServiceNow applications and modules to meet the organization's requirements.Integration: Integrate ServiceNow with other systems and tools used by the organization.Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for configurations and integrations.

What’s in it for you: 

Skill Development: Enhance your technical skills and gain hands-on experience with the ServiceNow platform.Networking: Connect with professionals in the IT and nonprofit sectors.Impact: Contribute to a meaningful cause and help improve organizational efficiency.Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to balance volunteering with other commitments.Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience that can enhance your resume and career prospects.Community Engagement: Be part of a supportive community of volunteers and staff working towards a common goal.

What you’re committing to:

Time: Commit to 5-10 hours a month, with flexibility to accommodate your schedule. Projects will be completed over the next 6 months Reliability: Be dependable and consistent in your volunteer hours and responsibilities. Communication: Maintain open and regular communication with the team and provide updates on your progress. Professionalism: Uphold the organization's values and maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions.  

When and where you’ll volunteer:

Volunteer Location: RemoteDays of the week: Flexible – weekday availability required between 8am-4:30pmTime of day: Flexible – daytime availability required

Second Harvest Heartland conducts background checks on all volunteers in this position. We reserve the right to decline a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the background check.