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5 people are interested
Welcome Center Food Distribution Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee Northern California (OAK/SAC/SJ/Turlock/Modesto)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The Sacramento Immigrant Welcome Center is IRC Sacramento’s offsite location where immigrants regardless of immigration status can access services. The Welcome Center offers services such as case management, community baby showers, food security, immigration, and others. Clients come from various countries such as Afghanistan, Ukraine, Russia, Mexico and Central America.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Welcome Center Food Distribution Volunteer will assist the Welcome Center Team in the set up and delivery of food to clients for the Food Distribution Program on a weekly basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support in the setup of the food distribution program every Thursday from 9AM-12PM.
- Build boxes of food for each family assigned for delivery.
- Communicate with families that they will be delivering food for them.
- Use their personal vehicle to deliver food boxes to client homes.
- Log all volunteer hours into Salesforce.
This position reports to the Sacramento Immigrant Welcome Center Coordinator
TO APPLY: Complete an online application at: https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer
- Volunteer opportunities are available for current and post college students and adults over 18 years of age. Course credit and transcript notation are available if the student submits the appropriate paperwork to the Community Engagement Manager.
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About International Rescue Committee Northern California (OAK/SAC/SJ/Turlock/Modesto)
Location:
405 14th Street, Ste #1415, Oakland, CA 94612, US
Mission Statement
The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of refugees are invited to resettle in community across the county by the U.S. government to seek safety and freedom. Forced to flee conflict or persecution, many refugees have survived for years against incredible odds. They step off the plane int he U.S. with next to nothing but their dignity, hope and determination. In Northern California (offices in Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, and Turlock) and many other regional offices across the country, the IRC helps refugees rebuild their lives.
Description
The IRC Northern Calfiornia network, which includes offices in Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Turlock and Modesto, currently operates several highly effective programs designed to meet a wide variety of refugee and asylee newcomers' needs. We provide our clients with early resettlement support, English language classes, job placement assistance, one-on-one mentoring, community orientation, and immigration services. All programs are designed to help refugees become self-sufficient and productive members of their new communities.
Each local office has great volunteer and intern need to help make our program succesful. Consider volunteering your time to make THE difference in the life of a newly arrived refugee.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Sacramento, CA 95841
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Delivery
- Community Outreach
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Thursday's at 9am-12pm, 4 hours per week
- REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years of age or older; Empathetic, patient and flexible; Have reliable transportation