The role of the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) Reaching Out Center (ROC) Volunteer is to assist both CAFB staff and clients to ensure a productive, safe and efficient distribution for all people served.

Key Responsibilities
Thursday: Stocking the shelves, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

• Arrive at the food pantry by 1:30 p.m.
• Assist with unloading incoming food order, stocking shelves and light clean up in preparation for Friday pantry distribution

Friday: Food pantry distribution, 2 - 5 p.m.. Duties vary but include:

• Arrive at the food pantry by 1:45 p.m.
• Assist with organization of clients/line and parking direction at the distribution
• Greet clients and ensure proper intake paperwork is on file
• Assist clients with food selection from pantry, following safe food handling guidelines
• Carry food to client vehicles
• Restock shelves as needed
• Help with the break-down and clean-up after distribution is complete

The successful CAFB Reaching Out Center volunteer is...

• Able to lift 30 pounds or more
• Able to accept direction from pantry coordinator
• Able to work with pantry clients of various backgrounds, ages and disabilities
• Able to remain positive, caring and compassionate at all times

Willing to cooperate with the CAFB staff and other volunteers at the distribution