Help Families "Shop" at Emergency Pantry

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Help Those in Need SHOP for Food from Emergency Assistance pantry

This is for volunteers AGE 55 OR OVER

Do you enjoy helping others?
Do you like working with others who care about those in need?
Do you have a couple of hours each week to help make a difference?

Then this opportunity may be for you!

Many families are in need of a little help once in awhile, especially when it comes to having enough food to feed their children. We partner with a social service organization that provides emergency assistance to people in crisis.

As a Personal Shopper you can help families and individuals select the food they need.

Families are given the opportunity to select their own food items from the pantry similar to shopping in a grocery store. To facilitate this shopping experience, a personal shopper -- YOU -- will be assigned to the family to help with food selection, checking out and bagging.

TIME: Shifts are available Monday -- Thursday between 9 am-2 pm.
We work with your schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Caring about others

Patience

Attention to detail

Ability to stand or walk for periods of 30 minutes or more

TRAINING is provided: volunteers are supported by the Program Coordinator and Inventory Manager.

BENEFITS FOR THE VOLUNTEER:
Free Supplemental auto, accident, and personal liability insurance
Inclusion in Recognition activities
Membership in the National Senior Corps
The opportunity to make a positive difference in our community.

YOU MUST BE AGE 55 TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

This opportunity is made available through RSVP of Multnomah County - an organization committed to helping people age 55 and over find meaningful volunteer opportunities in our community. This service is provided at no charge to you or the agencies with whom we partner.

RSVP is sponsored locally by Metropolitan Family Service, a local nonprofit organization committed to helping people move beyond the limitations of poverty, inequality and social isolation. MFS is dedicated to building stronger communities by providing services, connecting people with resources, and offering meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunities. Learn more at www.metfamily.org.

For more information, CONTACT US TODAY: Call 503-232-0007 Ext. 214
or express INTEREST here.