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8 people are interested
Waste Reduction Volunteer - Food Bank
ORGANIZATION: Rainier Valley Food Bank
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8 people are interested
Want to help reduce landfill-bound waste? Rainier Valley Food Bank needs volunteers to help manage the proper sorting of our waste to reduce our environmental impact!
1-2 volunteers each distribution day will collect waste bins (trash, recycling, compost), sort into the proper dumpster. They will also unpackage unusable foods for composting. As time allows, waste reduction volunteers will also help break down cardboard, rinse containers for recycling, keep the grounds free of litter. There is also opportunity to do food rescue work by diverting food from our compost and connecting to neighbors with chickens or other livestock and bulk cooking foods "on the edge" (take home or to others, RVFB does not currently have appropriate kitchen facilities).
Qualifications:
comfortable working with waste. We will provide gloves (and apron if desired).
Can lift up to 30 lbs unassisted, 50lbs assisted.
Necessary motor skills to open packaging, sort waste, and place into dumpsters.
Attention to detail
No previous experience necessary. Training will be provided.
Shifts available Wednesday - Saturdays. Time flexible in 10am - 2pm range. Est 2 hour shifts.
Contact volunteer@rvfb.org to sign up!
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About Rainier Valley Food Bank
Location:
9021 Rainier Ave South, Seattle, WA 98118, US
Mission Statement
Nourish with good food, empower with knowledge, and serve with compassion.
Description
Rainier Valley Food Bank is Seattle's busiest food bank, serving an estimated 25% of all individuals seeking food assistance in Seattle. We are proud to provide fresh, healthy, nutritious, and culturally sensitive food to more than 8,000 guests every month.
As a low-barrier food bank, we pride ourselves on providing resources to all individuals in need who may come across our doorstep. Rainier Valley Food Bank also represents the only emergency food resource in Southeast Seattle.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9021 Rainier Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98118
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hr shifts. Prefer at least 1x weekly or monthly volunteers.