Volunteer Leader Food Distribution for Seniors

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Help make a dramatic difference in the lives of our seniors! The Food Bank is seeking one to three volunteers to share responsibilities in the role of Site Chair to facilitate the weekly distribution of food to low-income seniors seeking food assistance. Primary responsibilities include: directly oversee the distribution process at the distribution site, ensure that food is distributed in a fair, safe and timely manner and oversee record keeping such as roster attendance, hours reporting and/or membership applications and renewals. This opportunity could be managed by 1 or a team of up to three to allow flexibility.

Site chairs also are instrumental in recruiting and training new Brown Bag volunteers. Site Chairs with consultation from program staff may choose to delegate areas of responsibilities to other Brown Bag volunteers.

Commitment: Every Friday morning from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Qualifications:

• Friendly, patient person who enjoys interacting with seniors with diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills, ability to lead others
• Good record keeping skills, good problem solver
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Maintain safe working conditions and follow all safety rules
• Ability to perform with a high standard of customer service, professional conduct and responsibility
• Helpful, but not required to speak Russian, Vietnamese, or Chinese
• Ability to attend mandatory quarterly meetings at the Food Bank

Location:

Campbell United Methodist Church

1675 Winchester Boulevard

Campbell, CA 95008

Contact: To learn more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please contact Lori Mathis, Community Programs Manager, at 408-266-8866 ext. 236 or lmathis@shfb.org.