Volunteer Ambassador - Talk about our mission at events throughout Orange County!
ORGANIZATION: Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
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VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Ambassadors help us engage the community by serving as representatives of Second Harvest Food Bank at fairs, speaking engagements, food and fund drives, children’s tours, and various other community events. Volunteer Ambassadors must have a passion for fighting hunger and increasing awareness of the issue of hunger in Orange County and Second Harvest’s work. Serving as an Ambassador is a great way to learn more about the issue of hunger, meet new people, and get to know Orange County area events and organizations all while serving the community!
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 22 years of age
- One-year commitment and minimum of three Second Harvest events per year required
- Submit application and resume, and complete screening and interview
- Attend a tour of the food bank, volunteer in our Food Distribution Center and at a food distribution site (must first complete a background check)
- Attend Volunteer Ambassador orientation and training (1 hour)
- Attend refresher trainings when needed/suggested
HOW THIS ROLE IS TIED TO OUR MISSION
The role of the Volunteer Ambassador is not to be an expert, but to broadly understand the mission of Second Harvest, articulate that mission to our diverse community and help the community connect with us - through donating food and funds, volunteering, advocating, or through direct connections to services and programs.
HOURS
Second Harvest events occur during regular business hours, at night, and on the weekends. We ask for a one year time commitment and for you to attend three ambassador events within that time frame.
TRAINING
Training and shadowing experience will be provided by Volunteer Department staff and current volunteer ambassadors. Second Harvest commits to keeping Ambassadors informed by providing trainings and educational materials on the work of Second Harvest and hunger in Orange County throughout their time as a volunteer.
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED ...
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Molly Betts, at (949) 653-2900 x216 or Molly@feedoc.org. Thank you!
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
WHEN
WHERE
8014 Marine WayIrvine, CA 92618
DATE POSTED
April 27, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Professional Development
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 22
- Orientation or Training