Food and Clothing Distributor at Street Outreach

Initiative: Beyond the Basics

Impact area: Basic needs (food, clothing, housing)

Location(s): Hartford, Middletown

Hours: Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons (Saturday afternoon- Middletown)

Duration: Weekly, year-round

Desired level of commitment: Once per month

Age requirement: Any age (with parent/legal guardian if under 16)

Tasks may include:
* Lifting, carrying, setting up and taking down tables and supplies
* Handing out food
* Handing out clothing
* Greeting and interacting with community members

In order to volunteer, you should be:
* A registered UAServe volunteer (you will have a chance to register if you haven't already)
* Willing to attend an orientation prior to volunteering
* Open to an ongoing volunteer commitment that works with your schedule
* Reliable
* Patient
* Friendly
* Open to engaging with people who are facing mental health or substance-abuse struggles
* Open to engaging with people who are facing homelessness
* Spanish-speaking skills a plus

A background check will be required to be placed with this volunteer opportunity.