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Hillcrest Food Distribution Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
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Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. We believe our volunteers are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each volunteer is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Be our partner in Moving Forward Together.
Program:
The Hand Up Food Pantry believes in helping clients reach self-sufficiency by providing a 'hand up’ not just a hand out to clients experiencing food-insecurity. They accomplish this by connecting clients to resources in addition to providing emergency food relief to 800 families each month at distributions through San Diego County. The Hillcrest Food Distribution serves a multitude of clients from various backgrounds and life circumstances.
Goal of Position:
Assist in the distribution of food to those in the community. We provide more than food assistance- we provide smiles as well!
Benefits:
- Gain nonprofit experience
- Directly service people in need of emergency food assistance
- Learn valuable interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Help the Hand Up Food Pantry assist a larger group of people with food assistance and case management
Tasks/responsibilities:
- Unload box truck and set up shopping area in parking lot outdoors
- Assist Food Pantry Staff in running the client check in process
- Bag produce and bread for distribution
- Distribute food to clients
- Educate clients on additional resources available to them
- Answer client questions
- Clean up parking lot and load box truck
Qualifications:
- Must be friendly, patient, and can develop and maintain good rapport with community members
- Be able to lift bins and boxes up to 25 pounds
Requirements:
- Complete confidentiality waiver
- Wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty
- Must be a minimum of 12 years of age (Parental accompaniment strongly advised)
Time Commitment:
Hillcrest distributions are from 12:30pm - 3:15pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month
Location:
OHR Shalom at 2512 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
*Volunteers must park on the street with limited parking
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About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Location:
8804 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123, US
Mission Statement
Jewish Family Service is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego. Our wide range of integrated services Empower Individuals & Families to Move Toward Self-Sufficiency, Support Aging With Dignity, and Foster Community Connection & Engagement throughout San Diego County and the Coachella Valley.
Description
Founded in 1918, we are one of San Diego’s most impactful non-profit human services agencies. Our broad network of staff, volunteers, supporters, and community partners are committed to the pursuit of one shared goal: helping individuals and families in San Diego Move Forward.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2570 Third AveSan Diego, CA 92103
DATE POSTED
March 10, 2020
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- Elder care
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Crisis Intervention
- Nutrition
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- Sign up online www.jfssd.org/handupapp