Hunger Relief Program Support

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Come with an open heart and play an active role in providing food security for our families at a school that truly prioritizes community. Food Pantry volunteers will do a variety of tasks including, but not limited to the following Community School sites.

Summer hours start: 6/20/16

-Alder Elementary (Tuesdays 9:00am - 10:30am): 17200 SE Alder St. Portland, OR 97233

-Glenfair Elementary (Tuesdays 12:00pm - 1:30pm): 15300 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97230

-Earl Boyles Elementary (Wednesdays 1:30pm - 3:00pm, opens July 20th): 10822 SE Bush St. Portland, OR 97266

-David Douglas High School (Thursdays 12:30pm - 2:00pm): 1001 SE 135th Ave. Portland, OR 97233

Oregon Food Bank Delivery Unloader: Help unload and stock the food that gets delivered to the pantry. This volunteer will need to be comfortable with physical work and able to lift up to 50 lbs. It does not require interaction with pantry clients. Can accommodate groups of up to 5 volunteers.
Days, Locations and Times:
Every Monday:

• Alder Elementary: 10:00am - 12:00am

Every Tuesday:

• Glenfair Elementary: 8:00am - 10:00am

Every Wednesday (Starting July 20th):

• Earl Boyles Elementary: 8:30am- 10:30am

Every Thursday:

• David Douglas High School: 9:00am - 11:00 am

Food Pantry Assistance:
This position will help shoppers feel welcome, will help shoppers get the most of their shopping time, and will make the pantry run more efficiently and effectively.Welcome and help pantry clients as they shop. Move with clients through the pantry and make sure they understand and honor the limits on each food item. Give recommendations or suggestions on food, such as cooking techniques or recipes. This volunteer will need to be comfortable talking to families about food, and enforcing pantry limits. Volunteers that speak more the one language would be excellent at this position, especially Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese and Somali.
Days, Locations and Times:
Every Tuesday :

• Alder Elementary (1 volunteer needed) 9:00am - 11:00am
• Glenfair Elementary (2-3 volunteers needed) 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Every Wednesday (starting July 20th) :

• Earl Boyles Elementary (1-2 volunteers needed) 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Every Thurdsay :

• David Douglas High School ( 2-3 Volunteers needed) 12:30pm - 2:30pm

* Please indicate what site opportunity you're interested in lending a helping hand in.