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57 people are interested
Food Sorting Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Feeding San Diego
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57 people are interested
IMPACT
More than 14,000 volunteers annually help make it possible for Feeding San Diego (FSD) to provide meals to 63,000 kids and families in need each week in our community. Become a Food Sorting Volunteer and help support food sorting projects at our distribution center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Food Sorting Volunteers make a regular commitment to attend a consistent food sorting on a weekly basis. This will include.
Pack produce and dry goods for emergency distributions
Assist with general warehouse cleaning
Working in a team-based environment
Adherence to all safety and food safety policies
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have current Food Handler Card (provide a copy)
Must wear closed-toe shoes while volunteering
Must wear face-covering at all times
TIME COMMITMENT
Food Sorting Volunteers work at least one food sorting project weekly but can attend multiple projects if preferred. Afternoon and evenings preferred.
Available shifts:
Monday: 10 am- 4 pm
Tuesday: 10 am- 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 am- 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am- 8 pm
Friday: 10 am- 4 pm
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
You have a passion for hunger relief and want to make a difference
Ability to lift ten plus pounds
You love connecting with people and building relationships
You are detail-oriented
You are able to interact with individuals of various backgrounds and ages
You can work well in a team
You would rather help while on your feet in the warehouse versus at a desk in the office
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About Feeding San Diego
Location:
9455 Waples Street, Suite 135, San Diego, CA 92121, US
Mission Statement
We are committed to a culture of responsibility and dignity and to leading our local community in the fight against hunger by efficiently providing access to food and nutritious meals. Feeding San Diego builds local and national partnerships with purpose.
Description
FSD was established in 2007 to bring food to San Diegans at risk of hunger. We are the only Feeding America member food bank in San Diego County. Feeding America is the nation’s largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization. There are more than 200 Feeding America member food banks in the U.S., with access to 2 billion pounds of donated food annually; it is a strong group of food banks held to the strictest operational and food safety standards.
FSD is proud to serve the community. The food bank maintains extremely efficient operations and we pride ourselves on conscientious stewardship of resources. Our mission guides us in all of our activities and helps us make a lasting difference in the lives of as many hungry people and families as possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9477 Waples St, #100San DiegoSan Diego, CA 92121
DATE POSTED
March 10, 2021
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 3-hour weekly shift
- Days, evenings, and weekends available