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PRISM - Marketplace Food Shelf Volunteers

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ORGANIZATION: PRISM

  • 12 people are interested
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We depend on individual, ongoing volunteerism more than ever to support our programs and services. Volunteers are key components in PRISM’s mission of providing social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives. Our vision to lead in providing innovative and dignified services that foster resilient individuals and a healthier, more sustainable community. Our food shelf continues to see record high numbers. Help us in our efforts to combat issues of food insecurity in our community.

Volunteer Duties and Requirements:

Volunteers working in the Marketplace Food Shelf will perform a variety of duties including:

  • Accept donations from the public, offer and provide the donor with a receipt if requested.
  • Review and sort food donations for packaging issues and expiration dates compared to PRISM guidelines
  • Build and assemble non-perishable boxes for participants shopping at our food shelf
  • Stock shelves with purchased and donated products
  • Break down packaging for trash and recycling
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
  • Be a resource for new recruits in the Marketplace Food Shelf, provide guidance and support to other team members.
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience:

  • Effective interpersonal skills under all types of conditions, exhibiting a supportive, direct, and positive approach with participants, staff and other volunteers
  • Experience and comfort working with diverse populations with the demonstrated ability to communicate and relate effectively to a wide variety of individuals
  • Volunteers with experience in retail and/or direct customer service do particularly well here
  • Passion for food insecurity
  • Be able to lift 10 pounds, stand for duration of shift, bend and twist
  • Be able to use step stools and/or ladders
  • Be able to use scissors and box-cutters
  • Must wear close-toed footwear

PRISM seeks to be a leader in creating meaningful and impactful volunteer experiences for community members. Our ability to best serve the community is hinged on our capacity to physically do the work, as well as having the trust and involvement of community stakeholders.

If interested, please reach out to Colette Illarde, Volunteer Manager, and 763-432-4230 or colette@prismmpls.org.

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About PRISM

Location:

1220 Zane Ave No, Golden Valley, MN 55422, US

Mission Statement

To provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives.

Description

At PRISM, those in need will always find an ally. We promise to treat every person with the inherent dignity they deserve. We trust in the power of our community as together we meet our neighbor's right to healthy food, proper clothing, and housing stability. We are humbled by the trust extended to us by our many partners, and pledge to be an exceptional partner in and for our communities. We promise to empower those with whom we work in the cause of building healthy, stable lives.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Community, Homeless & Housing, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1220 Zane Ave NoGolden Valley, MN 55422

(44.99187,-93.35516)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • We offer a flexible schedule for our volunteers. After you've completed a volunteer orientation, we will give you the ability to create your own schedule with us.
  • Persons below the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.

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