- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Feed Kids & Play Outdoor Games this summer!
ORGANIZATION: The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Volunteer to feed children and play fun,outdoor activities at parks in Santa Maria!
In Santa Barbara County, 84% of children receive free or reduced lunches during the school year. In the summer, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County fills the gap. Your help is needed to supply children with nutritious lunches, education, and exercise at various parks June 17 - August 9. Site volunteers, Food Distributors, and Activity Leaders are needed weekdays, mid-day in Santa Maria. Volunteer 1 day, 1 day per week, or everyday.
For more information, please visit: http://www.foodbanksbc.org/kidssummerlunch.html. Teens, community groups, retired, and anyone wishing to help the community is encouraged to get involved! Background checks are required (no cost). Must be 18 or older or 14+ with a parent. Must sign-up for and complete a 1 hour training.
More opportunities with The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Location:
490 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455, US
Mission Statement
To collect and distribute nutritious foods, to provide education, and to network with the community to feed the hungry in Santa Barbara county.
Description
The Foodbank, through our warehouses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, receives and distributes almost 5 million pounds of food annually and partners with 200 non-profit organizations between Morro Bay and Carpinteria to feed almost 100,000 needy people every year. Volunteers provide over 15,000 hours of service helping to inspect, sort, organize and distribute most of the food recieved by the Foodbank.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
490 W. Foster RoadSanta Maria, CA 93455
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2016
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Healthcare
- Food Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- 2 hours per day
- 1 hour training at the Foodbank