Description
Help unload, set up and distribute food directly to clients in a fast-paced, outside environment. Volunteers must have good verbal skills and physically be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop and lift at least 25 pounds repeatedly throughout their shift. Courtesy and helpfulness are expected! Jobs may include the following:
- Hand out intake forms and golf pencils by slipping them in cracked windows
- Direct traffic in the parking lot.
- Loading food boxes and bags of produce in vehicles.
- Assist with event set up and clean up.
- Other site-specific duties.
Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). If you do not have closed-toed shoes you will be asked to join us another day with proper attire. We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season. We recommend Sunscreen, sunglasses and Hats.
Commitment: Our hungry neighbors are counting on you to arrive on time and to stay for the entire shift. We will begin promptly at 8:00 am.
Safety: We invite volunteers to our Mobile Pantry sites to help fight hunger and it is important that we maintain a safe environment. Volunteers are expected to comply with all rules and follow the directions given by site coordinator. This includes the new safety protocols listed below:
- Wearing a mask at all times
- Maintaining social distancing
Things to Remember:
- Leave personal belongings in vehicle or at home, the site does not have a secure place to store your items.
- Feel free to bring
- safety vest, if you have one
- Drinks and snacks
- Bug Spray
- Hats
- Sunscreen
- Hand Sanitizer
- Work Gloves
Tracking Hours: Any volunteer (youth or adult) needing to track hours for employer matches, school, scholarships, scouts, etc. must create their own account, sign up, and check in for every shift. If you are not in our system, we cannot verify hours. The site coordinator will sign your hour sheets at the end of the volunteer shift. Our policy is to not sign any court-appointed service documents including time sheets.
For the safety of staff and other visitors, you must follow the CDC guidelines of wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth as well as maintain 6 feet between yourself and others when visiting a site.
Starting on June 10, 2021, drive time to the event will be included in your volunteer services hours. We will round up to the nearest 15 minutes and use the home address in your account to determine drive time. This is available for Mobile Pantry Volunteer Opportunities only.
