- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
Food Distribution Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Rainier Valley Food Bank
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
Goal of the position: Process and distribute food to clients at the food bank.
Volunteers will interact with clients, staff and other volunteers and will provide
excellent customer service to ensure great relationships and a positive atmosphere
during distributions.
Time Required:
Hours: Wednesdays 7:15am - 10:15am, 8am - 11am, 11am - 2:30pm
Saturdays 8am - 11am and 11am - 2:30pm
Length of Commitment: Minimum 3 hour shift preferred
Positions Available: 20-25
Position Availability: Weekly
Responsibilities:
- Attend volunteer orientation
- Sign in and out for each shift
- Once assigned a station, stick to your station until relieved
- Always wear gloves
- Pass out food to guests in a professional and respectful manner
- Answer questions, promote community/health/nutrition resources
- Keep the food bank clean by helping where necessary
- Commitment to policies & procedures signed
With only three employees, our food bank could not operate without a cadre of committed, long-term community volunteers who contribute over 2,000 hours of service every month.
Skills Needed:
- Punctual, dependable, enthusiastic, flexible and positive attitude
- Outgoing and enjoys working with people and helping clients
- Must be able to work in both calm and fast-paced environments
- Comfortable with diverse populations in high energy settings
- Have a neat appearance and a friendly demeanor
- Multi-lingual is a huge plus!
Application Process:
Applicants are required to attend one orientation, held every Tuesday at 5pm. All applicants must fill out an application & are subject to criminal background check.
Contact:
James J-Gruspe
james@rvfb.org
206.420.7367
4205 Rainier Ave S
Seattle WA 98118
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About Rainier Valley Food Bank
Location:
9021 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, WA 98118, US
Mission Statement
Nourish with good food, empower with knowledge, and serve with compassion.
Description
Rainier Valley Food Bank is Seattle's busiest food bank, serving an estimated 25% of all individuals seeking food assistance in Seattle. We are proud to provide fresh, healthy, nutritious, and culturally sensitive food to more than 8,000 guests every month.
As a low-barrier food bank, we pride ourselves on providing resources to all individuals in need who may come across our doorstep. Rainier Valley Food Bank also represents the only emergency food resource in Southeast Seattle.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4205 Rainier Ave SouthSeattle, WA 98118
DATE POSTED
December 20, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer Orientation - every Tuesday @ 5pm here!