Help Distribute Food in Oakland (Park Blvd)

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SAHA is currently seeking a on-going volunteer to help with our on-site food distribution program. Distribution happens every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8:30am-10:30am. Sign up for individual or multiple shifts. The volunteers closely with SAHA’s staff to help sort donations from and organize produce for resident to choose from.

Primary Duties:

• Help unload donated food from truck to the site's community room
• Organize food for residents to select their produce
• Disinfect work station before and after each shift
• Light janitorial tasks to help put back the community room at the end of each shift as needed

Abilities and Attributes:

• Commitment to following food safety guidelines.
• Reliability, punctuality, accountability.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer for a minimum of 4 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation (25min. video & short quiz), and volunteer forms prior to beginning their placement. Volunteers are required to log volunteer hours after each shift.

About SAHA: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is committed to providing quality, service-enriched, affordable housing in the bay area. Our Community Engagement Program aims to connect SAHA’s residents with the surrounding neighborhood through innovative, high impact, and responsive programs that forge mutually beneficial relationships. By providing consistent, volunteer-led programming, we hope to build community at each of our properties while offering accessible socialization opportunities. Visit www.sahahomes.org for more information!