- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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135 people are interested
Food Pantry Volunteers Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Metrocrest Services
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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135 people are interested
Come join a passionate and energetic group of volunteers and help eradicate hunger in your own community ! We currently have the greatest need for Friday morning coverage.
Volunteers assist clients through the food pantry, manage donations, and maintain an organized, clean environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with vouchers and shopping
- Assist with donations delivered
- Stock shelves and maintain warehouse
- Lifting up to 25 lbs. (if able)
- Manage paperwork for clients
- General cleaning
- Manage inventory
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to lift and carry goods
- Dependability and punctuality
- Pleasant and respectful demeanor
- Lifting up to 25 lbs. (helpful, but not required for all)
- Spanish and other language skills besides English (helpful, but not required)
Supervisor: Volunteer Manager
Time Commitment: Once a week Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00pm or 12:00pm-5:00pm
Volunteer Hours Recording: Volunteer management website each shift
Orientation and Task Training: Provided by the volunteer manager or supervisor on duty
Location: Metrocrest Services Food Pantry (Farmer's Branch)
More opportunities with Metrocrest Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Metrocrest Services
Location:
13801 Hutton Drive, Suite 150, Farmers Branch, TX 75234, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Metrocrest Services is to provide programs for individuals, families and seniors that lead to self-sufficiency and preserve independence. These core values guide our day-to-day operations and long-term plans: Provide encouragement, hope, and a path to independence delivered with dignity and respect Be a rewarding place to work for individuals who are well-trained, experienced, professional and compassionate Attract and retain volunteers who are dedicated and committed to serving their neighbors in need
Description
Metrocrest Services provides a wide range of emergency aid, financial assistance and services to support independent living for individuals, families and seniors.
We serve individuals living in:
- Carrollton
- Farmers Branch
- Addison
- Coppell
- the city of Dallas in Denton County
Our services include:
- Rent assistance
- Utility bill assistance
- Food Pantry
- Budgeting and Financial education
- Employment Counseling
- Senior Services (for ages 60 & over)
- Home delivered meals
- Eat Smart, Live Strong food distributions (for PAN food recipients)
- Transportation
- Minor home repairs
- Grab bar or wheelchair ramp installations
- Medical Aid
- Vial of Life kits
- Medical equipment loans (wheelchairs, canes, transfer benches, etc.)
- Information & referrals
- Case management
- Seasonal programs including distribution of school shoes & supplies, summer food for children, holiday food and gifts, holiday baskets for seniors
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
13801 Hutton DriveSuite 150Farmers Branch, TX 75234
DATE POSTED
February 23, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours once per week