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2 people are interested
Food Rescue Pick-Up Drivers Needed
ORGANIZATION: PRISM
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2 people are interested
Volunteer Job Description - Food Rescue Pick-Up Driver
Our food shelf depends on three main sources for food: food banks, in-kind donations, and rescue pickups. Drivers serve a critical role at PRISM by collecting food from our partnering supermarket chains, and to provide a larger variety of quality food to those we serve. Our food shelf depends on three main sources for food: food banks, in-kind donations, and rescue pickups. Drivers serve a critical role at PRISM by collecting food from our partnering supermarket chains, and to provide a larger variety of quality food to those we serve.
Using PRISM’s vehicle, Driver drives to specific retail stores and restaurants in the west metropolitan area to pick up donated food. Volunteer drivers supporting the Marketplace Food Shelf will perform a variety of duties including:
* Accept donations from west metropolitan area supermarket chains
* Load the vehicle at the donating retail store
* Unload the vehicle at PRISM facility
* Weigh and document the amount of food distributed during pickup
* Deliver donated food to each specific storage area of PRISM: cooler, freezer, nonperishable foods
* Break down packaging for trash and recycling
* Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly vehicle and work environment
* Notify Volunteer Manager of changes in route, challenges with pick-up locations, etc.
* Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience
- Passion for food insecurity
- Ability to work flexible hours, generally between mornings and afternoons, as needed
- Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance
- Be able to lift 30+ pounds, stand for duration of shift, bend and twist
- Be able to use step stools, ladders, and use dolly
- Be able to use scissors and box-cutters
- Must wear close-toed footwear
- Must not have a misdemeanor or felony record
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Nolan Isaacson, Volunteer Manager, at 763-432-4230 or nisaacson@prismmpls.org.
All staff, volunteers, and participants are required to wear masks while inside of our facility.
1 Shift
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09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
The hours for our food rescue pick-up vary depending on the route and amount of food being distributed. We are seeking volunteers with flexibility.
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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
WHEN
WHERE
1220 Zane Ave NGolden ValleyGolden Valley, MN 55422
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2022
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
- Inventory Management
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Delivery
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- PRISM offers flexible volunteer opportunities for all of our departments, but depends on in-person support to fulfill the needs of our programs. If you are able to make an ongoing commitment with us, we would love to connect with you!