Volunteer Voice News • Needs • Training
May 2017
IN THIS ISSUE
Congratulations,
Michelle & Najah
Welcome, LaRae!
Farwell, May A.
Summer Internships Available
BCM Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week
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MAY CLOSINGS
Please note the following BCM
and Buckhead THRIFTique
closings in observance of
Memorial Day:
Saturday, May 27th
Buckhead THRIFTique
Closed
Monday, May 29th
Buckhead THRIFTique
and BCM Closed
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BCM Announces New Staff Changes
We are excited to announce the following new staff changes:
Michelle Ramirez, Director of Financial Education
Michelle has been appointed as the new Director of
Financial Education, following the departure of the
former program director, Mary Alvarez, on April
12th. Michelle has been a member of the BCM
family in a case management and program
management capacity for more than eleven (11)
years and will now be responsible for overseeing
The 70/30 Project program.
Najah Douglass, Director of Emergency Assistance
After serving as BCM’s Assistant Director of
Emergency Assistance for over a year and a half,
Najah has been promoted to the Director of
Emergency Assistance effective May 1st. Najah
started at BCM as an intern in May 2013 and joined
the BCM staff as the Emergency Assistance
Coordinator in July 2013. Najah has fully embraced
this growth opportunity and is excited about her new
role and responsibilities at BCM.
LaRae Penney, Emergency Assistance Coordinator
LaRae joins the BCM staff as the new Emergency
Assistance Coordinator. LaRae came to BCM
from Georgia State University as a Social Work
intern last September. During her internship,
LaRae assisted the Emergency Assistance staff
with financial appointments and providing case
management. LaRae will officially come onboard
as a staff member, after graduating with her BSW,
on May 15th.
Volunteer Reminders
BCM and Buckhead THRIFTique
will be closed on Saturday, May
27th and Monday, May 22nd in
observance of Memorial Day.
*Summer Schedules*
Do you have travel or vacation plans
for the summer? If so, please
remember to let Tiffany know that
you need to make changes to your
schedule or are unable to volunteer
during your regular shift. We rely on
our volunteers to serve our clients so
please contact Tiffany Banks at
(678) 399-8411 or via email at
Intake Volunteers: Client Stories
Needed! As you are working with
clients throughout your shift, please
keep in mind that BCM is looking for
compelling client stories to share with
our donors and partners. If you have
a client story to share, please see
Najah or Tiffany.
Intake Volunteers: Recording Food
Bags Correctly! When you are
entering the number of food bags on
the client service form, please
remember to include the bag(s) for
meat and pastries, if they are not
included with the other food items.
Food Pantry Volunteers: Recycling
Expired Items. We are now donating
all expired food items to the
FreeFood Commune. Effective
immediately, please put expired food
items in the red plastic bin located in
the pantry hallway across from the
bathrooms.
Summer Internships Available
BCM is seeking student interns, at least 19 years of age or
older, to volunteer in our office during the summer. The
intern would work closely with our Director of Emergency
Assistance and assist with providing client and support
services. Duties would include: client intake, helpline, data
entry and other administrative tasks.
The appropriate candidate will be a compassionate,
responsible, problem solver
who has a heart for
ministering to people in
need and is eager to learn.
Training is provided.
To apply for this position,
please send a resume and cover letter to Tiffany Banks
Farwell Letter from
Mary Alvarez
BCM Family,
It is hard to believe that more
than five years have passed
since I started here at
BCM. I have had such a
wonderful time here and
have truly loved working
with such an incredible group
of staff, clients and, of
course, volunteers!
I have been so thankful to work with such a talented,
dedicated, and fun group of volunteers and it has been such
a blessing to get to know all of you. While I am looking
forward to going back to graduate school and taking some
time to spend with my little one, it is certainly bittersweet
to leave BCM. BCM will always hold a special place in my
heart and I will certainly keep in touch!
Mary
BCM FOOD MINISTRY
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May Food Drives
Christ Church Presbyterian
St. James United Methodist
___________________________________________
April Donors
Peachtree Road United Methodist
Church
Peachtree Road United Methodist
Church - Preschool
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Sardis UMC
Trinity Presbyterian
Beverly Sawdel
Thank You! __________________________________________
Got Food?
Join Together to Feed the Hungry!
Food donations can be dropped off at
BCM’s pantry Monday - Friday
between 10am and 4pm.
Food and Hygiene
Donation List
Thank You, Faith!
It’s hard to believe that BCM’s
Emergency Assistance Intern, Faith
Willis, completed her last day at
BCM on Friday, April 28th. Before
departing, Faith wanted to share the
following farewell message:
Staff and Volunteers of BCM,
Thank you so much for your time, wisdom and support
that you gave to me throughout my time here. Through my
internship at BCM, I have been able to learn so much from
each and every one of you and will actually miss being
called Penny :-). After graduation, I plan on continuing
my education by starting graduate school in the Fall.
Everyone's constant encouragement and prayers have
been so helpful and uplifting. I promise not to be a
stranger!
Faith
BCM Celebrates Volunteers
with Team Spirit Week! Throughout the week of
April 23rd, BCM celebrated
National Volunteer
Appreciation Week by
hosting lunch and dessert for
our dedicated volunteers.
Staff and volunteers showed
their BCM TEAM SPIRIT
by wearing their favorite
college or professional
sports team gear.
Thank you for all that you
do, give and dedicate to
BCM!
We currently have the following immediate
needs:
Volunteer Handyman
Responsibilities:
Assist with interior and exterior small repair projects
that include: carpentry, lightbulb replacement,
painting, etc.
Shifts: Flexible
Grounds Keeping & Landscaping
Responsibilities:
Trim and prune bushes and trees at the entrance of
the building
Pressure wash BCM signage and grounds
Shifts: Flexible
Buckhead THRIFTique Volunteer
Responsibilities:
Provide excellent customer service and treat all
customers with dignity and respect
Assist customers in selecting merchandise
Organize the sales floor; Sort and hang incoming
donations
Shifts: Tuesday 10am to 1pm
Email [email protected] to learn more!
Volunteer 101 Training
Upcoming Dates
Anyone interested in volunteering at
BCM is required to attend the
Volunteer 101 training.
May
Wednesday, May 17th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
June
Wednesday, June 28th
4:30pm - 6:30pm
July
Wednesday, July 12th
10:00am - 12noon
Limited Space is Available!
To sign-up for the training, please email Tiffany
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 2 3 4 5
Help/ Hosp EARLY Tracy R./Jocelyn C. (Hosp.) Margie/Jo H. (Hosp) HELP/Judith S.(Hosp)
LATE HELP (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Donna R./ Tricia W. (Hosp.) Judy B.(Hosp.)
Intake EARLY Brown K, Bonnie S. Linda, Mary Janet, Herb Brown K, Michele W.
LATE Dixon, Bobbie, Reba Len, HELP
8 9 10 11 12
Help/ Hosp EARLY Tracy R./Jocelyn C. (Hosp.) Margie/Jo H. (Hosp) Charlotte/Judith S.(Hosp)
LATE HELP (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Donna R./ Tricia W. (Hosp.) Judy B.(Hosp.)
Intake EARLY Brown K, Bonnie S., LaRae Mary Janet, Andy Brown K, Michele W.
LATE Eleanor S., Bonnie C. Dixon, Reba Len, HELP
15 16 17 18 19
Help/ Hosp EARLY Tracy R./Jocelyn C. (Hosp.) Margie/Jo H.(Hosp) HELP/Judith S.(Hosp)
LATE HELP (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Donna R./ HELP (Hosp.) Judy B.(Hosp.)
Intake EARLY Brown K, LaRae, HELP Mary Janet, Herb, Andy Brown K, Michele W.
LATE Eleanor S. Dixon, Reba Len, HELP
22 23 24 25 26
Help/ Hosp EARLY Tracy R./Jocelyn C. (Hosp.) Margie/Jo H.(Hosp) Charlotte/Judith S.(Hosp)
LATE HELP (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Donna R./ Tricia W. (Hosp.) Judy B.(Hosp.)
Intake EARLY Brown K, Bonnie S., LaRae Linda, Mary Janet, Herb, Andy Brown K, Michele W.
LATE Eleanor S., Bonnie C. Dixon, Bobbie, Reba, LaRae
(2pm)
Len, HELP
29 30 31
Help/ Hosp EARLY Margie/Jo H.(Hosp)
LATE Jane C. (Hosp.)
Intake EARLY Linda, Mary Janet, Herb, Andy
LATE Dixon, Bobbie, Reba
BCM CLOSED FOR CLIENT
SERVICES
BCM CLOSED FOR
MEMORIAL DAY
1-4: Leigh E., Don S., HELP
4:00-7:00: Len
1-4: Leigh E., Don S., HELP
4:00-7:00: Len
BCM CLOSED FOR CLIENT
SERVICES
BCM CLOSED FOR CLIENT
SERVICES
BCM CLOSED FOR CLIENT
SERVICES
BCM CLOSED FOR CLIENT
SERVICES
SHIFT HOURS
Early : 10-1
Late: 1-4 except
Thurs (see schedule)
Help = Helpline
Hosp = HospitalityBCM Emergency Assistance Schedule
May 2017
1-4: Leigh E., Don S., HELP
4:00-7:00: Len
1-4: Leigh E., Don S., HELP
4:00-7:00: Len
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn, Mary F Suzanne P.
AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R., Rick., HELP, HELP , Bob, Judy L Dana Corrie W, , Helen M.., Patsy P.,
John W.
Anne A., Judy G. Cat M., Neil L., Lynn L.
12 - 2pm: NCL Volunteers (2)
PM Leanne B.., HELP Helen Louise C., Mary M., Jennifer K. Judy W Bob C Denise J., Brian, Amanda Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N,
Cassidy C.
Carlotta P, Mercedes M., Bob C.,
8 9 10 11 12 13
Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn, Mary F Suzanne P.
AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R., Robin P, Laurie C, Denise, Maria Charlotte P, Bob, Danna S. Corrie W, ., Patsy P., John W. Anne A., Judy G., Anita W., HELP, HELP
PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP Meryl D., Jennifer K., (2-
4): Louise C., Mary M.
Judy W.Bob C, HELP Denise J., Brian, Amanda Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N,
Cassidy C.
Carlotta P, Mercedes M., Bob C.
15 16 17 18 19 20
Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn, Mary F Robyn
AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R. HELP, HELP, HELP , Bob, Danna S., Judy L. Corrie W, Helen M., Anne G.,
Patsy P., John W.
Anne A., Judy G. Khiya M.
10 - 12: NCL Volunteers (3)
PM Leanne B., HELP, HELP Meryl D., Jennifer K., (2-
4): Louise C., Mary M.
Judy W Bob C Denise J., Brian, Amanda Frannie D, Corliss N, Cassidy C.,
Jennifer
Carlotta P, Mercedes M., Bob C.
22 23 24 25 26 27
Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn
AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R. Laurie C., HELP, HELP Charlotte P, Bob, Judy L Dana S Corrie W, Helen M., ., Patsy P.,
John W.
Anne A., Judy G.,
PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP Meryl D., Jennifer K., (2-
4): Louise C., Mary M.
Judy W.Bob C, HELP Denise J., Brian, Amanda Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N,
Cassidy C.
29 30 31
Mgr Robyn Robyn
AM Rick Laurie., HELP Charlotte P, Bob, Dana S Judy L
PM Meryl D., Jennifer K., (2-
4): Louise C., Mary M.
Judy W., Bob C, HELP
BUCKHEAD THRIFTIQUE
CLOSED
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
SHIFT HOURS
Early : 10-1
Late: 1-4
Buckhead THRIFTique
May 2017
BUCKHEAD THRIFTIQUE CLOSED
IN OBSERVANCE OF
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 2 3 4 5
Shopping, Bread: Julie H.
Admin, Data
Entry:
EARLY Data Entry: Admin: Helen F.
Data Entry: Gary B.
LATE Data Entry: Cynthia H. Bill W. Data Entry: Beth W.
Food Pantry: EARLY Elise, David B., Susan David B.
LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. Dottie T., David J. Bridget D., Bente S
8 9 10 11 12
Shopping, Bread: Julie H.
Admin, Data
Entry:
EARLY Front Desk: Christy R.
Data Entry:
Data Entry: Gary B
LATE Data Entry: Cynthia H. Admin: Mary Ann L., Gail T. Bill W. Data Entry: Beth W.
Food Pantry: EARLY Frankie F. Elise, David B., Susan David B.
LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. Dottie T., David J., Rick M. Bridget D., Bente S
15 16 17 18 19
Shopping, Bread: Julie H.
Admin, Data
Entry:
EARLY Data Entry: Data Entry: Gary B Gary B.
LATE Data Entry: Cynthia H. Bill W. Data Entry: Beth W.
Food Pantry: EARLY Frankie F. Elise, David B., Susan David B.
LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. Dottie T., David J. Bridget D., Bente S
22 23 24 25 26
Shopping, Bread: Maggie K.
Admin, Data
Entry:
EARLY Data Entry: Data Entry: Gary B Gary B.
LATE Data Entry: Cynthia H. Admin: Mary Ann L., Gail T. Bill W. Data Entry: Beth W.
Food Pantry: EARLY Barb B., Dan B. Frankie F. Elise, David B., Susan David B.
LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. Dottie T., David J., Rick M. Bridget D., Bente S
29 30 31
Shopping, Bread:
Admin, Data
Entry:
EARLY Admin: Helen F.
Data Entry: Gary B.
LATE Data Entry: Cynthia H.
Food Pantry: EARLY Anges C., Frankie F. Elise, David B., Susan
LATE
BCM Closed In
Observance of
Memorial Day
SHIFT HOURS
Early : 10-1
Late: 1-4 except
Thurs (see schedule)
BCM Support Schedule
MAY 2017
The Murray Building
2847 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
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