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Philabundance Volunteer Position: Grocers Against Hunger (GAH) Volunteer Driver
- Are you interested in helping get nutritious food to your neighbors in need?
- Are you concerned about food waste, environmental impact, and sustainable business practices?
- Can you commit 2-3 hours a week or every other week, or have a flexible schedule?
Philabundance seeks volunteer drivers to assist our Grocers Against Hunger (GAH) program. Volunteers are needed to rescue food from local grocery stores and delivering it to neighborhood agencies.
Volunteers Must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have access to his/her own large vehicle; such as a van, SUV, or pick-up truck; Vehicle must be clean for transporting food
- Have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and valid auto insurance
- Philabundance will run a MVR for each year that the volunteer participates
- Must be able to commit to a regular 2-3 hour shift, weekly or semi-weekly
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Be willing to work in a group and enjoy communicating with diverse groups of people
If you are interested in volunteering in this capacity or would like more information, please fill out our interest form at: https://tinyurl.com/gahdriveror contact Stephen Montgomery:
smontgomery@philabundance.org or 215-339-0900
More opportunities with Philabundance
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Philabundance
Location:
3616 South Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, US
Mission Statement
Philabundance reduces hunger and food insecurity in the Delaware Valley by providing food access to people in need, in partnership with organizations and individuals.
Description
HISTORY: Philabundance was founded as a nonprofit food distribution system in 1984, to reduce food waste and fight hunger in the Delaware Valley. In 2005, Philabundance integrated with the Philadelphia Food Bank to become the region's largest hunger relief organization. Today, Philabundance offers a full plate of services to Delaware Valley residents at risk of chronic hunger and malnutrition.
WHO WE SERVE: As the region's largest hunger relief organization, Philabundance delivers 9 counties across the Delaware Valley: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania and Western Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem Counties in New Jersey.
We fulfill our mission by delivering our direct service programs, and through a network of almost 450 agencies across the Delaware Valley. Our member agencies include food cupboards, shelter or residential programs, social service agencies, emergency kitchens, and neighborhood distribution programs.
WHO IS IN NEED: Our services are vital to the region, as more than 900,000 low-income residents of the Delaware Valley are at risk for chronic hunger and malnutrition.
Of the population we serve, approximately 23% are children and 16% are senior citizens. The remaining recipients are parents, caregivers, and single adults, which include homeless, mentally ill, and disabled people, who receive support from nonprofit social service groups. Philabundance provides food to approximately 75,000 people per week.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Philabundance Service AreaPhiladelphia and Surrounding SuburbsPhiladelphia, PA 19148
DATE POSTED
July 17, 2018
SKILLS
- Transportation
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Delivery
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours, weekly or semi-weekly for at least 6 mo
- Clean driving record, able to lift 50 lbs, vehicle