- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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67 people are interested
UPO Grocery Plus- Senior Food Distribution Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: United Planning Organization
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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67 people are interested
We need volunteers to meet our monthly challenge - Join our team
UPO has partnered with the Capital Area Food Bank and is a host site for the monthly UPO Grocery Plus Program. This program provides 30-40 pounds of healthy groceries monthly to seniors 60 years old and over who live in the District of Columbia and meet income guidelines.
Can you "Pitch in" to help our seniors? Every bit of in-kind support will bring a smile to a Senior face.
UPO Grocery Plus begins the first Tuesday each month. Volunteers are asked to report at 9:00 am
We will receive a load of produce that will need to be bagged and over 400 boxes distributed to seniors.
Our challenge is to have all 400+ boxes picked up or delivered by the 15 th of each month.
Are you up to the challenge?
Volunteers are needed to:
Produce Sorters and Baggers- (Must be able to lift 20 pound)
Tuesday Only - Receive delivery of produce and sort and bag for distribution
Greeters -Welcome seniors to site and answer any questions they may have about
the Grocery Plus Program- 2 volunteers
Intake Volunteers -Check in seniors using the approved roster - 3 volunteers
Phone Navigators - make friendly reminder calls to seniors to pick up their box - 2 volunteers
Inventory and Distribution Volunteers-(Must be able to lift 40 pounds)
Assist seniors moving their box to their vehicle -3 volunteers each day)
Drivers -
Deliver 10 - 16 boxes for inbound seniors***(hours are flexible with the use of your own vehicle)
You pick your day(s) minimum 4.0 hours each day.
Check in with Wanda Dudley - Grocery Plus Coordinator wdudley@upo.org 202-231-7923
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Just a few reminders:
**In accordance with the DC Government and/or CDC recommendations, all volunteers MUST BE VACCINATED and are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times in our facility over their mouth and nose. We are asking volunteers bring their own if possible**
**All volunteers, guests, and staff are required to have their temperature taken by touchless scanner when entering our facilities.
More opportunities with United Planning Organization
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About United Planning Organization
Location:
2907 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Advocacy and Volunteer Services, Washington, DC 20032, US
Mission Statement
Uniting People with Opportunities
Description
The United Planning Organization, the designated community action agency for Washington, DC, was established December 10, 1962 to plan, coordinate, and implement human services programs for low-income residents in the Nation's Capital. For over 50 years, UPO has been in the forefront of the war on poverty. As the catalyst for economic security and growth for all Washington, DC residents, UPO has laid the groundwork for innovative social service programs such as weatherization and energy conservation services, Head Start, workforce development training and youth development.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
UPO Petey Greene Center2907 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2023
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Customer Service
- Delivery
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 Hour commitment per week
- Background Screening may be requested