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Fight Hunger! Volunteer Outreach Ambassador Needed - San Mateo County
ORGANIZATION: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
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Are you passionate about ending hunger? Do you love speaking and networking with different groups of people? Then maybe our Outreach Ambassador Team would be a great place for you to volunteer!
This is a fantastic opportunity for charismatic and engaging individuals to become an ambassador for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley at a variety of outreach events across San Mateo county. You will provide vital information to the community members about Second Harvest services, such as the Free Grocery Program and CalFresh application assistance. You will be provided with all the outreach materials needed to attend these events, and you will work closely with Second Harvest staff as part of your training. Join us in building hunger-free communities!
Requirements:
- Complete 2 trainings sessions (On-Site Orientation and Virtual Training)
- Attend 3 outreach events within first 3 months of training completion with SHFB Outreach Staff
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the community
- 18 years or older
Responsibilities:
- Represent Second Harvest at a variety of community events
- Raise awareness about food resources in our community
- Educate and inspire our community about how to get involved with Second Harvest
- Maintain an understanding of the history, mission, and impact of Second Harvest
- Have fun!
Time Commitment
You can schedule your ambassador activity in advance in a time that works with your schedule. We normally have 2-4 hour outreach events Monday through Friday in the morning and afternoon, with some evenings and Saturdays.
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About Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Location:
4001 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134, US
Mission Statement
Lead our community to ensure that anyone who needs a healthy meal can get one.
Description
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is a private non-profit organization that collects and distributes more than 12 million pounds of food each month. We currently serve an average of over 500,000 individuals each month; 60% are low income families and 20% are seniors. By building collaborative networks, we efficiently distribute food by leveraging donations of money, food and human resources. But we cannot do it alone. We rely upon the energy and commitment of the local community to fight hunger. See more about our efforts at www.shfb.org.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
San Mateo, CA 94070
DATE POSTED
February 17, 2025
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Cantonese / Mandarin
- English
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours a month