Food Delivery Program Volunteer

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Crossroads Food Box Delivery Volunteer

Crossroads’ Food Box Delivery program provides access to food for seniors and homebound clients who might otherwise, go without sustenance. Food Box Delivery volunteers will distribute Crossroads’ prepacked food boxes to client homes once a month. Delivery clients may request a regular box or a diabetic-friendly box in addition to PAN boxes (for those that qualify). This program provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to give back to the community in a safe, contact-less manner. The process would include volunteers picking up pre-sorted boxes at Crossroads and delivering them via a pre-mapped route to a client’s front porch or front door. Volunteers can sign up remotely online via Volgistics.

Crossroads is doing everything we can to make sure people get the groceries they need in timely and safe manner. This is not the time for people to be undernourished, which can weaken their resistance to COVID-19.

Due to COVID-19, Crossroads Community Services is has changed our food pantry operation and schedule. Our drive-thru food pantry is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. We are serving clients in an efficient and reasonably safe manner, so that they do not have to leave their vehicle.

We are in a 72,000 sq. foot facility and have enhanced our cleaning methods, procedures, and schedule. Staff and volunteers are requested to wash their hands before entering the warehouse, wear protective gloves, wear a cover/mask face/nose area, and practice the recommended social distancing of six feet apart.

Supervisor: The Delivery Program Volunteers report to the Volunteer Engagement Manager, Lead Crossroads Volunteer, and AmeriCorps Volunteer Engagement Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Volunteers will deliver requested boxes following a designated route.
• Make 4-5 deliveries in each route.
• Work with Crossroads volunteer and staff

Requirements:

• 2 to 4-hour shift once a week
• Must be able to lift at least 35 lbs.
• Ideally own a vehicle that can carry 5-10 boxes (SUVs, vans, trucks etc.)

• Must have car insurance and supply a copy of insurance card.
• Must have smart phone.

Each volunteer will receive a link and download a free app Route4Mewhich will autogenerate the best routes according to the volunteer’s preference.

Time Commitment:

• Box pick-up and delivery days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
• All boxes must be delivered on the day they are picked up

Expectations

What Crossroads Expects from Volunteers

• Punctuality
• Accountability
• Compassion
• Flexibility
• Team work

About Crossroads: Crossroads Community Services exists to nourish our community’s low-income families by providing nutritious food and supportive education. Volunteers are an integral part of our organization