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Grocery Rescue Shift Lead
ORGANIZATION: Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
At Second Harvest, volunteers make up 42% of our workforce. So, when we say we literally can’t accomplish our mission to end hunger in Orange County without volunteers, we mean it! Second Harvest trucks return to the food bank every day with loads of Grocery Rescue (GR) product. The product is mostly perishable and must be effectively and quickly evaluated and sorted. The GR Lead Volunteer assists the Volunteerism Department staff to make sure our Grocery Rescue program runs smoothly. The GR Lead may assist with the explanation, execution, and clean-up of the project, contributing to the operation’s efficiency and an overall positive volunteer experience.
ACTIVITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
- Be a friendly face and greet and welcome volunteers in the food distribution center
- Provide a welcoming and positive experience for all volunteers
- Assist with leading volunteer teams on project as directed by Second Harvest staff
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to volunteer shift to coordinate with the Volunteerism Department staff
- Ensure project runs smoothly
- Maintain a thorough understanding of how to evaluate GR product
- Answer volunteers’ questions and address issues as they arise, consulting the appropriate staff when applicable
- Lead volunteers in clean-up as part of the shift
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to take and follow direction well
- Must be self-directed and skilled at problem solving
- Must be a consistent weekly volunteer at Second Harvest
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds
- Must be able to pull/push 30 pounds with a pallet jack
- Must be at least 18 years old
HOW THIS ROLE IS TIED TO OUR MISSION
Volunteers make up 42% of the workforce at Second Harvest Food Bank, and we literally could not achieve our mission to end hunger in Orange County without their help. GR Lead Volunteers will work together with the Volunteerism Department staff to not only ensure volunteer projects run smoothly each shift (which results in food getting out to the people we serve), but to ensure that the volunteers have a positive experience here at Second Harvest.
HOURS
We are looking for volunteers to consistently commit to at least one shift per week, for a minimum of 3 months. Shifts are available Monday through Saturday at the following times:
Monday: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30 - 11:30 AM or 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Saturday: 8:30 - 11:30 AM or 12:30 - 3:30 PM
TRAINING
On-the-job training and supervision will be provided by the Volunteerism Department.More opportunities with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Location:
8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618, US
Mission Statement
Ensuring that all are well fed in Orange County.
Description
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County is providing food assistance and helping our community weather the COVID-19 variants. While the economy improves for many, there are nearly 350,000 individuals each month who continue to rely on Second Harvest for food. We must keep the momentum going to ensure all are well fed in Orange County. Above all, we are committed to nourishing everyone in our community who needs help.
Second Harvest distributes donated and purchased foods through a network of over 250 partner agencies throughout the county and every dollar donated to provides food for at least three meals. We are also a member of Feeding America, a national hunger relief organization. For more information about our work and how you can help visit FeedOC.org.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
8014 Marine WayIrvine, CA 92618
DATE POSTED
January 18, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Relationship Building
- Multi-Tasking
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18