LifeSpring Grocery Shopping Assistant

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APPLY NOW ON OUR WEBSITE: https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=541755

Purpose:
The LifeSpring Drop-in Center is a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for youth and young adults 18-25 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. All services are free of charge. The drop in center is open Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm.

Worksite:
Lifeline Community Services Vista Campus- The Drop-in Center. Albertsons in Vista (transportation from Vista Campus to Albertsons provided by supervisor.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Arriving promptly at 7:30am every Tuesday to meet supervisor at The Drop- in Center at North County Lifelines Vista Campus. Supervisor will leave at 7:30am providing transportation for Volunteer to local grocery store.
• Assisting supervisor shop for large quantity of groceries to feed LifeSpring clients for the week.
• Loading and unloading groceries from car.
• Dividing groceries for each family.
• Being cautious and mindful of food allergies, by making sure each families food has been bagged accurately.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Desired Attributes:

• Organization skills
• Being detail-oriented
• Having high energy
• Demonstrate awareness of trauma-informed, client-driven, and culturally sensitive care
• Being open and flexible to new tasks that may be requested by program staff
• Culturally sensitive, respectful, welcoming, non-judgmental, punctual, empathetic, and committed

Time Commitment:

• Tuesdays from 7:30am-10:30am
• At least six months or one semester commitment expected

Benefits:

• Serving the community by providing your time to help with food distribution to low income families.
• Networking opportunities and free trainings
• Professional development in the field of Social Services

Security Checks:
TB Test, Drug Screening, and Live Scan Background Check

COVID-19 UPDATE:

• masks/face coverings required onsite (regardless of vaccination status), social distancing enforced, vaccine encouraged