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5 people are interested
Food Pantry Volunteers - Blue Island Corps (Cross Generations)
ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army Metro Chicago
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Activity Summary:
Be a part of serving the community through our food pantry!
The Food Pantry Assistant will help to create a positive experience for pantry visitors. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Greeting clients
- Checking for required paperwork
- Assisting in collecting food
- Bagging groceries
- Ensuring guests receive the correct items
- Stocking shelves
Our Food Pantry volunteer hours areTuesdays from 9:00am - 11:00am to prepare items, and Wednesdays from 9:00am - 3:00pm to distribute groceries to the community.
Qualifications:
- 18 years or older
- Must enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
- Possess effective communication abilities
- Reliable, professional, and friendly
- Ability to show kindness to everyone
- Must be able to comfortably lift 25 pounds
- Pass initial screening process, including a background check
- Bilingual abilities are a plus
Policies:
Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not permitted at any Salvation Army facilities or volunteer sites.
Pants/shorts and a shirt with sleeves must cover the waist and fit comfortably. Transparent and tight-fitting clothes are not permitted. For your safety, closed toe shoes are required.
For your safety and the safety of others, you need to bring and wear a personal face covering over your nose and mouth while volunteering. You will also complete a brief health screening prior to volunteering.
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 Michelle Salazar at 708.332.0100. You may also visit http://bttr.im/95w7t to start the application process.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!
2 Shifts
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morning /
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Tuesdays - Food Pantry Preparation
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09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Wednesdays - Food Distribution
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About The Salvation Army Metro Chicago
Location:
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2900 W 127th StBlue Island, IL 60406
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2022
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!
- For your safety and the safety of others, you need to bring and wear a personal face covering over your nose and mouth while volunteering. You will also complete a brief health screening prior to volunteering.