Looking for a physical, high energy role? Assist volunteer groups as a Lead Food Repack Volunteer

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Potatoes, apples, onions and more! Second Harvest Heartland (SHH) is seeking lead food repack volunteers to assist the volunteer experience ambassador (VEA) team in providing a premier volunteer group experience in our Brooklyn Park volunteer center. Volunteers in this leadership position will help support and coordinate other volunteers to repack food for delivery to our partner agencies and those in need.

What You'll Do in this Role:

• Assist our VEA staff in leading volunteer groups to repack food for our hungry neighbors
  
  
• Greet and welcome other volunteers
  
  
• Provide a meaningful and productive volunteer experience by answering questions, providing direction, and building rapport with volunteers
  
  
• Assist with set-up and cleanup of volunteer center (set up tables, move pallets, put away items)
  
  
• Adhere to food safety and safety guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

• Age 18 and up
  
  
• Enjoy working with people
  
  
• Ability to stand for 2-3 hours at a time, capable of lifting up to 35 pounds and the need to bend, twist, pull and push
  
  
• Understand safety policies and actively promote safe practices in all volunteer activities
  
  
• Comfortable providing instructions and assisting groups of all sizes, ages and diverse backgrounds
  
  
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities and think on your feet
  
  
• Closed-toe shoes required. Additional responsibilities are a possibility if you own safety-toed shoes, but they are not a requirement for this opportunity.
  
  
• Background check: Volunteers in this position serve as representatives of the organization to other volunteers and could be working with youth or vulnerable individuals. Given the leadership of this position, Second Harvest Heartland will be conducting criminal background checks for all volunteers in this position.

Time Requirements:

• We are seeking 1 volunteer who will have a recurring weekly shift.
  
  
• Minimum time requirement: One recurring 3-hour shift per week with a 3-month minimum commitment preferred
  
  
• Shift Option:
• Saturday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

To Apply: Visit the opportunity on our portal, https://volunteer.2harvest.org/, and if the opportunity sounds like a good fit for you, click on "Respond" to express your interest and complete the initial steps in the process. After responding, you’ll get an email confirming your interest and a link to our application.

Questions?: Contact Bri Johnson, bjohnson@2harvest.org