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Food Rescuer

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ORGANIZATION: Young Women's Resource Center

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 7 people are interested

Food Rescuer

Do you have a passion for feeding our community while also saving the environment? If this sounds like you then then sign-up to be a Food Rescuer at the Young Women’s Resource Center. Volunteers will transport rescued food from sites near the YWRC to our offices for use by clients, weigh rescued food and log weights. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, with a reliable vehicle and an ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ideal volunteers are friendly, responsible, self-starters that are willing to venture out on the roads. Food Rescuers are needed for pickups on Monday mornings between 8:30 to 9:30 am, Wednesday mornings (timing is flexible) and Friday mornings (timing is flexible). You pick the shift that works for you. This volunteer opportunity is available for short term volunteers (less than 3 month commitment) or large groups. To learn more or request an application please contact the YWRC at ywrc@ywrc.org or 515-244-4901.

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About Young Women's Resource Center

Location:

818 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, US

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Young Women's Resource Center is to embrace and inspire young women to become strong, self-confident and successful.

The Vision of the Young Women's Resource Center is that in our community, young women realize their full potential.

Description

The Young Women's Resource Center serves more than 1,600 young women each year through our 13 programs, including: support groups, individual counseling, and in-school and after-school programs.

Founded in 1978, this non-profit agency provides gender specific services to all young women ages 10-21 in central Iowa. Founder Louise Noun and other community leaders believed young women needed a safe place to receive support, education, and advocacy. A wide variety of services surrounding perinatal services and prevention services are provided in schools, community organizations, and at the Center.

Hours:
Monday-Thursday Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday Open 8 a.m.-Noon

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Women
Community, Hunger, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

818 5th AveSuite 1Des MoinesDes Moines, IA 50309

(41.592613,-93.62487)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Less than 3 months commitment
  • Reliable vehicle, ability to lift 25lbs

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