Partner Agency Guide - Monday Afternoons

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**This opportunity takes place every Monday afternoon from 1:00pm - 4:00pm and requires a 6 month commitment**

Key Responsibilities:

• Help welcome agencies as they arrive
• Assist agencies in the various shopping areas. Learn specific agency needs, and help them find products they can use
• Keep informed on the products that are available to agencies
• Help agencies keep different categories of items separate for weighing
• Monitor the time for the agencies to keep them within their scheduled appointment
• Help organize, consolidate, and display dry goods and refrigerated items
• Help keep the cooler and dry goods areas clear of empty boxes, spoiled products, and trash
• Assist warehouse staff in receiving food drive donations

Qualifications:

• Able to work well with a variety of people
• Able to commit to volunteering at least once a week for at least 6 months
• Able to stand, move, bend, and lift in warehouse environment
• Able to safely use box cutter, packing tape dispenser, and other basic tools as needed

Commitment:

• Interested volunteers must be able to commit to one shift a week for at least 6 months
• Coverage is needed Monday-Thursday 8-11am and 1-4pm, and Friday from 8am-11am
• It is preferred that each volunteer take at least 2 shifts per week

Attire:

Closed-toe shoes are required in the warehouse. In this position you will be working in several different environments, including a refrigerator and freezer. Comfortable, layered clothing is recommended. We also recommend a pair of work gloves.

Age Requirement:

All warehouse volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Support/Training:

All agency guides will be trained by the appropriate staff. Staff will also be available for support during each shift.

To Apply:

Contact Lauryn Kappel at lkappel@foodbankiowa.org or 515-564-0330