SOVA Van Nuys Grocery Rescue Lead Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles

COVID-19 Response
In addition to standard health and sanitation procedures, SOVA Valley will:

  • Screen volunteers for COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Implement social distancing measures.
  • Provide hand sanitizer for use.
  • Provide gloves and masks to all volunteers

We need help ensuring the product we receive daily safely gets from the store to our clients experiencing food insecurity.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities
  • Receiving food daily from one of our SOVA drivers to the distribution location assigned
  • Checking food for food safety issues
  • Sorting food into categories and weighing for tracking
  • Inputting data into the MealConnect App
  • Communicating with SOVA staff and volunteers to distribute product, report waste and report food safety issues
Requirements
  • Minimum age to volunteer is 16
  • Must be able to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
  • Be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Comfortable working indoors & outdoors.
  • Waiver Form Required. A copy will be sent to you when you register.
  • No court-ordered volunteers.
Dress Code
  • Due to safety concerns, all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops
  • Dress in comfortable clothing, such as jeans, t-shirts and tennis shoes.

1 Shift

  • 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles

Location:

330 North Fairfax Avenue, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010, US

Mission Statement

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles is a multi-service Agency whose goals are to strengthen and preserve individual, family and community life by providing a wide range of needed human services to people in the community at every stage of the life cycle, especially those who are poor and disadvantaged. We are an extended family of compassionate social services that enriches the community and improves the lives of countless men, women and children of all religions, ethnicity and ages. For over 160 years, JFS has counseled families, fed the hungry, sheltered the homeless and protected the vulnerable. As Los Angeles oldest and most dynamic charitable organization, JFS is a trusted source of care and support, meeting the diverse and changing needs of a diverse and changing city.

Description

We offer a wide range of flexible and meaningful volunteer opportunities across Los Angeles. We need volunteers to help in a variety of ways, including offering social support to isolated older adults, transportation assistance for older adults and adults with disabilities, and help at our meal programs, senior centers, domestic violence shelters, food pantries and more! Our opportunities are meaningful, fun and greatly appreciated. Join our work in improving the lives of countless men, women and children of all religions, ethnicities, and ages...we need you!

CAUSE AREAS

Hunger
Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

16439 Vanowen StreetVan NuysVan Nuys, CA 91406

(34.194626,-118.49172)
 

DATE POSTED

May 24, 2022

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 17
  • Shifts are 3 hours Monday- Thursday.
  • Be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Be able to stand for long periods of time. Proof of vaccination is required.

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