Distribution Site Leader Volunteer - Monthly on 2nd Saturdays, 9:00-11:30 am

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ORGANIZATION: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Our Direct Services team is looking for a Volunteer Site Leader to ensure food is distributed to people in need, in the community, efficiently, effectively and with dignity and respect for the people we serve. A Volunteer Site Leader will run one of Food Bank's food distribution sites in Santa Clara or San Mateo Counties with the help of other dedicated volunteers and the support of Second Harvest Staff and our community partners.

The Site Leader is responsible for:

  • Ensuring all safety guidelines are followed per standard operating procedures
  • Maintaining accurate membership site and volunteer records
  • Documenting issues in food distribution
  • Documenting and responding to site and member issues and escalating as appropriate
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with Second Harvest staff, employees and volunteers at host site, and of course the community members we serve
  • Creating an efficient yet warm and welcome environment for volunteers and members

This volunteer opportunity might be for you if:

  • You are at least 18 years old.
  • You can make a 6 month commitment.
  • You have the ability to perform with a high standard of customer service, professional conduct and responsibility.
  • You are friendly, patient with the ability to interact with many different types of individuals and families
  • You are organized and detail-oriented
  • You have the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • You have the ability to execute on a plan
  • You enjoy working in a fast pace environment with many moving parts
  • You have experience responding to issues quickly
  • You have experience working with volunteers
  • You are able lift 50 pounds

Nice to have experience:

  • Experience working for a non-profit or representing another organization as a volunteer
  • Experience working with low-income families and individuals
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish, English/Vietnamese, English/Chinese

Commitment: Monthly on 2nd Saturday, 9:00 - 11:30 AM.

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About Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Location:

4001 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134, US

Mission Statement

Lead our community to ensure that anyone who needs a healthy meal can get one.

Description

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is a private non-profit organization that collects and distributes more than 12 million pounds of food each month. We currently serve an average of over 500,000 individuals each month; 60% are low income families and 20% are seniors. By building collaborative networks, we efficiently distribute food by leveraging donations of money, food and human resources. But we cannot do it alone. We rely upon the energy and commitment of the local community to fight hunger. See more about our efforts at www.shfb.org.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Hunger
Children & Youth, Community, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center1993 McKee RdSan Jose, CA 95116

(37.364483,-121.85238)
 

DATE POSTED

March 13, 2018

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Multi-Tasking
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination
  • Customer Service
  • Community Outreach
  • Operations

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Monthly on 2nd Saturday from 9:00 - 11:30 AM
  • 6 month commitment

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