- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
Food Bank Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
The Food Bank needs friendly, dedicated volunteers to help us serve a growing number of food insecure people in our community.
Food Bank volunteers perform a wide variety of tasks from stocking shelves, to bagging grocery items, to assisting clients. For more specific information on the variety of Food Bank volunteer positions and to access an application, please visit: builtbycommunity.org/volunteer/
Once you have completed your application, you will be contacted for an interview prior to training.
If you have any questions please email krystal.kabela@builtbycommunity.org or call 319-351-2726 ext. 111.
"Volunteering at the Food Bank allows me to see, firsthand, the incredible work being done every day to create an end to food insecurity in Johnson County. The Food Bank is full of incredible, kind-hearted, driven volunteers and even more warm, kind clients. Seeing everyone come together to work toward
a common goal is inspiring." - Brianna, Food Bank volunteer
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About CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank
Location:
1121 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240, US
Mission Statement
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is a volunteer-driven organization based in Iowa City, IA that provides immediate and non-judgmental support for individuals facing emotional, food, or financial crisis.
Description
A crisis can be anything - problems with family or friends, lack of food, financial emergency, divorce, serious illness, roommate trouble, school-related stress, substance abuse struggles, suicidal feelings... the list is endless. Or it could be a series of small problems that together have become overwhelming.
We Can HelpWhen any situation has become too difficult for you to cope with alone, we can help. Everyone at CommUnity is passionate about treating those in crisis as valuable human beings.
CommUnity provides immediate support through our Crisis Intervention, Food Bank & Emergency Assistance, and Community Intervention Programs.
Our Services
- 24-Hour Crisis Line - emotional support, information, referrals by phone
- Food Bank - weekly supplemental food bags
- Emergency Assistance - limited financial assistance to avoid eviction or loss of utilities
- Community Programs - support, training and services for individuals, groups and businesses
- Disaster Recovery & Relief - from natural disasters that affect the community
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1121 S. Gilbert CourtIowa City, IA 52240
DATE POSTED
January 31, 2020
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Food Service
- Warehouse Equipment Operations
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per week for at least 9 months
- Complete an application, be invited to an interview, and attend four hours of training.