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ODB Power Pak Team Lead

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ORGANIZATION: MILFORD ADVOCACY FOR THE HOMELESS

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Job Description: Our Daily Bread Power Pak Team Lead

Location: Milford, Delaware
Employment Type: Volunteer

Position Summary:

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Power Pak Team Lead to oversee the Power Pak team. This team provides brunch power paks to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity every weekend, holiday, and on days when Brandywine is closed which is essential for adequate nutrition.The Team Lead will oversee the logistics, volunteers, and operations, ensuring a seamless experience for program participants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Volunteer Scheduling and Coordination

    • Maintain an up-to-date schedule of weekend brunch providers on Google Drive, accessible to team members for planning and record-keeping.

    • Post available dates in the Our Daily Bread Private Facebook Group and the MAH public Facebook Page to recruit new volunteers.

    • Track recurring commitments (e.g., weekly, monthly) and log them in the schedule for efficient volunteer management.

    • Send reminders and specific details to volunteers about upcoming commitments.

  • Pre-Event Preparation

    • Ensure team members confirm their specific date/meal for each power pak and identify any items needed from the kitchen pantry for the upcoming weekend.

    • Collaborate with the In-Kind Donations Team Lead to include one pair of socks per power pak for each recipient.

    • Arrange for the timely delivery or pickup of necessary supplies (e.g., napkins, utensils, paper bags, juice, snacks, etc.) from the pantry.

  • Team Member Support and Coordination

    • Work with volunteers to customize power paks, ensuring all necessary items are included, such as:

      • Protein breakfast/lunch sandwich or wrap/casserole

      • Muffin, pastry, or protein/breakfast bar

      • Snack and bottled juice or fruit

      • Case of 24 water bottles

      • Individually bagged socks (one pair per recipient)

    • Coordinate grocery orders based on team member requests and pantry stock.

  • Day-of Brunch Coordination

    • Confirm delivery timing and instructions with each team member to ensure paks arrive at Brandywine no later than 11:00 a.m. on their scheduled date.

    • Ensure that each delivery is photographed, with photos posted to the Our Daily Bread Kitchen Private Facebook Group for record-keeping.

    • Support occasional public sharing of photos on the MAH Facebook Page to promote the program.

  • Post-Event Duties

    • Update the volunteer and meal tracking spreadsheet with details from the weekend by month’s end.

    • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of supplies used, volunteer contributions, and deliveries.

Qualifications:
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate logistics effectively.

  • Experience working with vulnerable populations is preferred, with a compassionate and respectful approach.

  • Proficiency with Google Drive, especially in managing shared spreadsheets.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for online group coordination.

  • Commitment to supporting those experiencing homelessness or food insecurity by offering essential needs that provide adequate nutrition..

  • Reliable transportation for potential in-person coordination at Brandywine as needed.

Time Commitment:

Flexible hours for coordination tasks, primarily leading up to and during weekends and holidays.

Why Volunteer With Us?

As the Power Pak Team Lead, you will have a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness or food insecurity by providing them with access to nutritious food.. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to support your community, lead volunteers, and ensure that one of life’s most basic needs is met with care and dignity.

How to Apply:
To apply for the position of Power Pak Team Lead, please contact us at cindy@milfordadvocacyforthehomeless.org. Volunteers are asked to provide availability and any relevant experience. Training and program orientation will be provided.

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About MILFORD ADVOCACY FOR THE HOMELESS

Location:

PO Box 585, MILFORD, DE 19963, US

Mission Statement

MAH's Mission is to enhance the daily lives of the homeless, ending food and housing insecurity and overcoming hardship by providing an advocacy of community resources and support. MAH's Vision is a future where everyone has the peace of mind knowing that they have a place to sleep, enough food to fill their hunger, and heat to warm their body. MAH Values are - Passion: Fueled with desire to make a difference - Service: Sharing resources and support - Humanity: Treating everyone with dignity & respect - Impact: Empowering people to overcome hardship

Description

MAH is a grassroots, 501c3 non-profit public organization. We were founded out of community desire to provide and advocacy group that would gather community resources into one place ,so that it would be easy for anyone who is displaced or simply has housing or food insecurity. We were incorporated in January 2021 through the request of the community. We continue to bring together resources to help those in need and walk beside them as support and shepherd as they move from insecurity to security.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Homeless & Housing
Hunger
Community, Homeless & Housing, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

320 Mullett Run StreetMilford, DE 19963

(38.93131,-75.45441)
 

SKILLS

  • Community Outreach
  • Organization
  • Project Management
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-4 hours a week

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