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Be a part of serving the community in our food pantry. Volunteers will help with unloading groceries from the truck, transferring food to the kitchen, preparing grocery bags, and carrying finished boxes to the main entrance for distribution.
Job Description:
The food pantry assistant will with a variety of activities related to food pantry operations, including but not limited to: unloading groceries from the truck, transferring food to the kitchen, preparing grocery bags, and carrying finished boxes to the main entrance for distribution.
Qualifications:
18-59 years old
Must enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
Possess effective communication abilities
Friendly personality and smile
Reliable, professional and friendly
Pass initial screening process
Bilingual abilities are a plus
Bring and wear personal face mask
Policies:
Alcohol, drugs and smoking are not permitted at any Salvation Army Facilities or volunteer sites
Pants and shirts must cover the waistband. Shirts with print are not to be offensive. Shoes are to be closed toe - we don’t want any injuries done to the toes. Flip flops, shorts, tank tops, undershirts, or halter tops, sleeveless shirts, crop tops, spaghetti straps and strapless tops are not permitted. Transparent, tight or form fitting clothes are not permitted. Skirts/dresses must not be worn more than two inches above the knee.
*Off Street Parking is available*
If this volunteer opportunity seems like a match for your experience, skills, and interests, please sign up here, or contact Dennise Hernandez at 773-434-0488.
Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!
10 Shifts
Mon Jul 13, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Wed Jul 15, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Mon Jul 20, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Wed Jul 22, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Mon Jul 27, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Wed Jul 29, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Mon Aug 03, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Wed Aug 05, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Mon Aug 10, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Wed Aug 12, 2020-
09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
NONE OF THESE DAYS WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
5040 N. Pulaski, Volunteer Resource Department, Chicago, IL 60630, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The Salvation Army is to meet human needs wherever they may be, without discrimination.
Description
The Salvation Army is serving more people in need and delivering the broadest array of services than any other not-for-profit organization in Chicagoland. The Salvation Army is making an impact every day in three key areas of critical importance and concern to people across Chicagoland -- Homelessness, Violence and Education. And, The Salvation Army is delivering the most critical services -- food, shelter, emergency assistance and disaster relief.
In communities throughout Chicago and the surrounding five-county area, we extend emergency and supportive assistance from 28 corps community centers, 80 service extension units, the Emergency Disaster Services Center, residential programs, mobile units, and several counseling sites.
Community
Disaster Relief
Hunger
WHEN
Mon Jul 13, 2020 - Wed Sep 30, 2020
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
This opportunity has 10 shifts
WHERE
5950 S. Spaulding AveChicago, IL60629
(41.78468,-87.70595)
DATE POSTED
July 10, 2020
SKILLS
Disaster Response
Food Delivery / Distribution
People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18
Shifts are from 9am - 2pm. Whether you can help for one shift, or multiple, we are so grateful to our volunteers!
Volunteers must be in good health and may be asked to take an on-site health screening including forehead temperature reading. Volunteers may need to complete on-line application, volunteer paperwork, and receive a (free) background check.
