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Food Donation Driver for The Salvation Army (Downtown San Diego)
ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office
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Join Our Team as a Food Donation Driver!
Position Title: Food Donation Driver
Reports To: Sergio Herrera
Purpose/Goal of Position: Make a tangible difference in your community by joining the Centre City Corps in downtown San Diego, as a Food Donation Driver! Your efforts will directly impact the lives of many by ensuring our food pantry is stocked with essential donations, helping those who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Pick up donations from various grocery stores around San Diego for our Food Pantry program.
- Move food boxes from the truck to the building, weigh them, and document their weight.
- Drive our truck (provided by us) to collect donations, sometimes with a staff member, sometimes solo.
Qualifications/Skills/Certifications Needed:
- Confidentiality and boundaries: Maintain these as required and appropriate.
- Interpersonal skills: Work effectively with a culturally diverse staff and guests.
- Physical ability: Lift up to 50 lbs. multiple times throughout your shift.
- Driver’s license: Hold a current CA driver’s license with a good driving record.
Clearance:
- Pass a required background check.
- Complete several online trainings, including a driving training.
Ongoing Position:
- Duration: Commit to a minimum of 3-6 months.
Available Schedules:
- Schedule: Pick ups happen Monday thorugh Friday but only one day per week required.
- Time: 7 AM to Noon.
Why Volunteer with Us?
- Make a Difference: Your work ensures that families in need have access to nutritious food.
- Stay Active: This role keeps you moving and engaged.
- Community Impact: Be part of a team that values and supports the local community.
- Flexible Schedule: Only one morning a week can make a huge difference!
Join us in making a positive impact! Your contribution as a Food Donation Driver will be invaluable to our mission.
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About The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office
Location:
6605 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115, US
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Description
For more than 120 years The Salvation Army has been delivering services and hope to the less fortunate on the streets of San Diego and to those in shelters, schools, and daycare centers across the Southland. Internationally, it is an organization with a lineage of public service that dates back to 1865, and has evolved over the decades into a social service provider with an unmatched scope and breadth. The Salvation Army currently has representation in 133 different countries worldwide, in addition to nearly 8,000 centers of operation across the United States.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Hunger
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
825 7th Ave.San Diego, CA 92101
(32.71387 ,-117.158 )
DATE POSTED
May 8, 2025
SKILLS
- Truck Driving
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Delivery
- Transportation
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One 5 hour shift per week required.
- Must be able to lift up 50 pound boxes multiple times during shift. Must have a valid CA drivers license in good standing. Volunteers need to be able to work independently and as part of a group.