55 and older- Volunteer Food Pantry Coordinator- Health in the Hood

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Volunteers 55 & older only - Registration link, copy and paste: https://tinyurl.com/HealthHood-VolCoordinator

Health in the Hood encompasses a full solution to creating an impactful and sustainable initiative, rooted in a garden. At Health in the Hood, we connect families to wellness through urban farming, free produce distribution, nutrition education and other community engagement programs. We create local food ecosystems to make healthy eating attainable, sustainable and fun!

As a Volunteer Food Pantry Coordinator, (in partnership with Hunger Free America - AmeriCorps Senior 55+ Volunteer Program), you will report to the Program Director and supervise volunteers working in the Food Pantry.

This is an in-person role averaging 10 hour per week. Shifts are Tuesday and Thursday - 7am - 12 noon.

Responsibilities:
-Coordinate and orient food pantry volunteers
-Work with volunteer groups/individuals
-Train and manage volunteers
-Maintain all required safety practices and policies
-Maintain positive rapport with volunteers and organizations donating their time and abilities
-Help with food pantry set up, operation and break down
-Open and manage day to day operations according to SOP
-Participate in special events as requested
-Must have a valid drivers license
-Must have reliable car or other means of transportation
-Prior knowledge of Oasis system or willingness to learn and attend training

Skills/Character/Qualifications:
-Outgoing, pleasant, engaging and personable
-Conscientious, professional and integrity
-Comfortable with public speaking
-Analyze demographics, interpret and develop reports
-High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
-Prior customer service/supervisory role required
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Organized
-Computer literacy

By joining our community of Senior Volunteers (must be 55+) you gain access to our group events, training, events, volunteer recognition, community, monetary reimbursement, and an extensive list of volunteer opportunities that are remote or in-person across the U.S.

Use this link to sign up for this opportunity and become a Hunger Free America AmeriCorps Senior (55+) Volunteer! https://tinyurl.com/HealthHood-VolCoordinator