We are carefully monitoring the weather in preparation for any impact from Hurricane Ian. Our top priority is the safety of our volunteers, clients, and staff. We are in need of extra volunteers Wednesday morning to help us prepare for the weather. We will be moving and securing items on the porch, stocking blessing boxes, […]
This orientation is for all new volunteers or anyone who wants a refresher. We’ll go over introductions, our heart and mission, food safety practices, and more! We also know that many of our volunteers who started during the pandemic were unable to attend a formal orientation, so if you’re interested in a refresher course, you […]
Join us for refreshments, fellowship, and a time to get to know our new volunteer coordinator, Ally Cooper on September 15, 2022 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm (1860 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412). RSVP requested
To better meet the needs of our clients who have daytime work or family commitments, JIO is will soon be open from 5:30-7:30pm on Tuesdays. Beginning April 19 through May 31 we will be in the pilot phase, after which a regular pantry team schedule will be established. Volunteers are needed. If you have previously […]
Thank you to all who joined us today to celebrate the many incredible volunteers who make up the James Island Outreach family. Please know that we could not do this without your hard work. We are forever thankful for the time you have given us. In honor of Ernest “Wendy” and Claire Bergstrom’s many years […]
We have a current need for a few additional drivers in food-rescue program (grocery-store pick-ups). We have a new partnership with Food Lion on Johns Island just over the Maybank bridge and it is a heavy haul—sometimes as much as 500+ pounds. Drivers may use their personal vehicle or the JIO truck. If you have […]
James Island Outreach (JIO) has three part-time employees. All other work is performed by volunteers. Please consider helping others through your service as a volunteer with James Island Outreach. Affiliation with a church is not required to volunteer. Volunteer Opportunities Assisting with food distribution Saturday mornings 9:00 am – 11:30 am Breaking down boxes and […]