Food Pantry Volunteer

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Volunteers will assist with the day-to-day running of the food pantry, and a well-stocked, hygienic food pantry. As a gentle reminder, please wear closed-toed shoes for the pantry.

Location:
3450 Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, The Bronx, NY 10467

Responsibilities:

• • Keep food pantry clean and organized

  • Assist Food Pantry Supervisor in stocking shelves

  • Ensure that food quality is maintained through appropriate sorting activities, and communicate and issues to Food Pantry Supervisor
  • Assist Food Pantry Supervisor as needed

  • Foster an optimistic environment of kindness, community, mutual respect, and effective communication with all guests, staff, and volunteers

Initial Impact:
Volunteers will be contributing to reducing hunger and food insecurity in our community

Sustained Outcomes:
Helping to improve the lives of community members by providing food security and supporting services

Qualifications:

• Must be dependable and punctual

• Ability to lift 20+ pounds

• Must be 16+ years old to apply

• A positive, friendly, and non-judgmental approach

• Bilingual in Spanish, English, or Bengali is a plus

Day & Time Commitment:

• Monday - Thursday | 10:00am - 3:00pm

MMCC COVID-19 Policy:

• By September 13th, 2021- All workers and volunteers must provide proof they are vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus OR provide results of weekly COVID-19 tests as a condition of employment or volunteering.
• By October 4th, 2021- All workers and volunteers must provide proof of at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. Therefore, the weekly COVID-19 tests will no longer be an available option as a condition of employment or volunteering.

Benefits:
Supporting Mosholu Montefiore Community Center’s mission of building community and improving the quality of life of Bronx and Manhattan residents through humanitarian efforts.

Support:
Jackina Farshtey, jfarshtey@mmcc.org