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Join us in assisting clients at our drive-up food pantry. Volunteers will help distribute goods to clients.
The food pantry assistant will will greet clients and explain how the food pantry operates. Duties include, but are not limited to, packing boxes, stocking shelves, getting supplies from garage, and bringing food to clients’ cars.
Our Food Pantry hours are the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month from 8:00am - 12:00pm
Qualifications:
18 years or older
Must enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
Possess effective communication abilities
Friendly personality and smile
Must be able to comfortably lift cases of food (30+lbs)
Reliable, professional and friendly
Pass initial screening process
Bilingual abilities are a plus
Bring and wear personal face mask
Pass health screening including forehead temperature reading and brief questionnaire at start of shift.
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 Linda Merrow at 815-544-3892 or linda.merrow@usc.salvationarmy.org. You may also visit http://bttr.im/a5ckz to start the application process.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!
6 Shifts
Tue Sep 01, 2020-
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wed Sep 02, 2020-
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tue Oct 06, 2020-
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wed Oct 07, 2020-
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tue Nov 03, 2020-
08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wed Nov 04, 2020-
08:00 AM to 12:00 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
Tue Sep 01, 2020 - Wed Nov 04, 2020
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This opportunity has 6 shifts
WHERE
422 S. Main StBelvidere, IL61008
(42.25726,-88.83733)
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2020
SKILLS
Disaster Response
Food Delivery / Distribution
People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Whether you volunteer for one shift, or become a regular volunteer, we are grateful for your dedication to forwarding the Salvation Army mission by providing good to your community!
