IN NEED - PIERCE COUNTY FOOD BANKS - RSVP Program - 55 years of age +

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Food Banks in need of additional volunteers due to increased usage by those affected by COVID-19, due to loss of jobs. We need volunteers in Lakewood, Edgewood and North End Tacoma.

The food bank mission is to provide food to individuals in need with compassion, dignity, and respect. Their goal is to provide each client with enough nutritious food to make three meals a day for three consecutive days. They were named the "Non-Profit of the Year" by the Tacoma -Pierce County Chamber of Commerce in 2014.

Volunteer opportunities:

ASSISTANT MANAGER - Trains all new volunteers, deals with comments, questions or complaints from volunteers or clients, maintains an organized, clean, operational, and inviting foodbank while helping clients as needed, etc.

DISPENSER - Assists Floor Lead, removed damaged or spoiled food, makes sure any spills are cleaned up, o

FLOOR LEAD - Responsible for the smooth operation and flow of the dispensing floor, and ensuring areas have an adequate amount of food product (as available) and that th area is clean at all times. Responsible for placement of the crew within the dispensing area.

Skills Necessary:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Comfortable in a busy environment
• Ability to work on your feet for several hours.

Shifts may vary by location

Questions, email nmcfarland@lcsnw.org

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM)

RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and over. The growing segment of our older population is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. As an RSVP volunteer, you are strengthening the positive impact people 55 and older have in our communities. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community.

RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities. In 2016, Pierce County volunteers served 89,000 hours...what a positive effect this has in the community!

Current RSVP volunteer positions include local food banks, congregate meal sites, non-profit thrift stores (shopping assistants, sorters, warehouse assistant, truck assistants, retail assistants, assemble furniture in a fully equipped build shop), administrative/clerical assistants, assisting immigrants, English as a Second Language (ESL), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups and success coaches, gardeners for local non-profit, food banks, construction volunteers (no experience required), throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham and Lakewood area.

We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities.

RSVP is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves.

INTERESTED or have questions? Please email and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete.