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ORGANIZATION: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
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Make an impact in the fight against hunger. The Summer Meals Program Coordinator will work with Second Harvest Food Bank staff to coordinate summer meal resources for youth. Many students participate in school meal programs during the academic year but when summer arrives they are without this food resource.
The volunteer Summer Meals Program Coordinator will be key to helping youth access meals during the summer months. If you are attentive to details, are an organized person, and like to see results, then this volunteer position is just for you! Together we can create a hunger-free community!
The Summer Meals Program coordinator will have the following responsibilities:
- Call designated community partners to determine site location and times for the Summer Meal Program
- Update the program status document and share updates with the Program Manager
- May assist the Program Manager with additional outreach projects as time permits
Requirements:
- Organized, detail-oriented
- Comfortable multi-tasking
- Experienced with data entry and working with databases
- Good Customer Service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- General office experience and experience with Google docs or similar software
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to promote the mission and activities of SHFB with enthusiasm.
The ideal volunteer will be available 8-12 hours per week between now and July 31. Hours are flexible but must be agreed with the work supervisor. The Volunteer may work remotely, but must be available for periodic on-site meetings with staff.
This is a unique chance to use the skills and expertise you developed over your career to create a lasting impact in your community. We look forward to working with you.
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About Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Location:
4001 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134, US
Mission Statement
Lead our community to ensure that anyone who needs a healthy meal can get one.
Description
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is a private non-profit organization that collects and distributes more than 12 million pounds of food each month. We currently serve an average of over 500,000 individuals each month; 60% are low income families and 20% are seniors. By building collaborative networks, we efficiently distribute food by leveraging donations of money, food and human resources. But we cannot do it alone. We rely upon the energy and commitment of the local community to fight hunger. See more about our efforts at www.shfb.org.
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WHERE
750 Curtner AvenueSan Jose, CA 95125
DATE POSTED
April 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Community Outreach
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 8-12 hours per week between 4/16 - 7/31
- Volunteer must be 18 years of age or older.