Healthy and Nutritious Food Distribution

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Safety Guidelines

1. If you are coming in to volunteer we ask that you only volunteer for one shift- either in the morning (8:30 am - 12:00 pm), afternoon (12:05 pm - 3:00 pm), evening (4:15-6:00 pm) and not a full day. We also have a Sunday shift (1:00-4:00 pm).

2. A mask is required to enter our building. Please come with a mask or some form of face covering to all shifts.

3. We will take your temperature upon entering our building.

4. Social distancing is enforced.

5. If you feel unwell, we kindly ask you to stay home, though we will miss you.

Volunteer Positions
Volunteers play a vital role in Metro Caring success and the impact that we are able to provide with our community. Here is a list of essential positions for our current operations.

• Box Maker: Responsible for assembling bags and boxes of goods to be distributed through the drive-thru or walk-up food distribution. Ability to lift 35 pounds.
  
  
• Walk-up Attendant: Responsible for checking in participants, distribute food, schedule appointments, distribute vouchers, and answer general questions. Ability to lift 35 pounds.
  
  
• Drive-Thru Attendant: Responsible for helping place food boxes and bags into participants vehicles, aid participants with any specialty item request, and attend to drive-thru operations and food distribution. Ability to lift 35 pounds.

• Sorter: Member of a team responsible for sorting through produce, dry goods, and baked goods donations and storing them in the correct warehouse location. A more physically active role than others.
  
  
• Welcome Desk: Answer phone calls, provide information and resource connection, and schedule appointments.

Here are your next steps:

1. Fill out the Volunteer Intake Form.

   • If you have any questions, please email Volunteer Intake Coordinator, Yazmin at ycastillo@metrocaring.org.

2. Sign-up and Attend our virtual Mandatory New Volunteer Orientation (Link to sign-up within Volunteer Intake From)

3. Once you have attended orientation, sign-up to volunteer using our job calendar on our website!

We are so excited for you to join the Metro Caring Community!