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4 people are interested
Start Your Day at WayForward - Help Keep Food on the Pantry Shelves!
ORGANIZATION: WayForward Resources (formerly Middleton Outreach Ministry - MOM)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Help ensure that the WayForward Resources food pantry shelves are ready for our neighbors who need help keeping food on the table for their families!
You will join an experienced team of volunteers to:
- Represent WayForward’s values during food rescue, food drives, or while unloading food delivery trucks
- Safely label and store incoming food in 3 different temperature zones
- Miscellaneous tasks to keep the warehouse area in the Distribution Center clean, organized, and running smoothly
- Work as part of a team to complete all tasks in a safe manner (including team lifting)
The ideal volunteer will be available for a minimum of one weekly 2-3 hour volunteer shift for at least 6 months. Of course, this is with the understanding that a volunteer may need flexibility for vacation, sickness, appointments, etc.
Opportunities available from 7:30am to 10am - Monday through Friday with a particular need for volunteers on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
For more information, check out the WayForward website at wayforwardresources.org and fill out a volunteer inquiry form or contact Pam Higham at pam@wayforwardresources.org or 608.826.3409.
More opportunities with WayForward Resources (formerly Middleton Outreach Ministry - MOM)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About WayForward Resources (formerly Middleton Outreach Ministry - MOM)
Location:
3502 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562, US
Mission Statement
WayForward Resources brings our community together to create food and housing security through action and advocacy. Our vision is a community where everyone has the stability to thrive. Thanks to generous community support and partnership, we serve more than 5,000 people in our community each year. We provide access to nutritious food and support that allows people to stay in their homes. Our case managers partner with clients to solve immediate needs and work toward their long-term goals.
Description
Food Security
- Our food pantry is open to all Dane County residents.
- People can access the pantry as often as they need, five days a week.
- We also provide food to families and individuals through deliveries, mobile food pantries and partnerships with the Middleton-Cross Plains School District.
- Our service area for housing programs includes Middleton, Cross Plains and west Madison.
- We provide case management, referrals, and housing stability assistance.
- Our housing stability programs focus on providing critical support to keep families in their homes so they avoid the trauma of homelessness.
- Our Connections program works with families in doubled-up living situations to locate and move into their own housing.
- Our seasonal programs - including Back to School and Winter Wishes holiday gift cards - help alleviate financial stress so families can focus on paying rent.
- Our Seniors Program provides ride and chore assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3502 Parmenter StreetMiddleton, WI 53562
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Warehousing
- Inventory Management
- Operations
- Truck Driving
- Transportation
- Organization
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- The ideal volunteer will be available for a minimum of one weekly 2-3 hour volunteer shift for at least 6 months. Of course, this is with the understanding that a volunteer may need flexibility for vacation, sickness, appointments, etc.
- Comfortable standing/walking for 2 hours - Can lift up to 40 pounds (team lifting is encouraged) - Commitment to WayForward values including dignity, racial equity, inclusion