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Community Fridge Food Rescue Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: ROOTS FOR LIFE INC

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Do you have a car, some spare time, and a heart for helping others? Help us fight food insecurity one delivery at a time! Roots for Life is seeking reliable volunteers to assist with picking up food donations and delivering them to our community fridge in NW DC.

What you will do:

  • Pick up donations from local businesses
  • Transport items to our community fridge
  • Keep a brief log of pick-ups and drop offs

What we're looking for:

  • access to a reliable car
  • ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • dependable, communicative, and punctual
  • passion for food equity and community care

Perks:

  • play a direct role in reducing food waste and hunger
  • flexible schedule with short time commitments
  • volunteer recognition and community gratitude!

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About ROOTS FOR LIFE INC

Location:

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001, US

Mission Statement

Roots for Life is a grassroots social movement dedicating its resources to educate and empower communities to thrive.

Description

Our approach to filling vital needs in the community is multi-faceted-(1) to connect individuals, currently in food insecure areas, to locally grown fruits and vegetables, (2) to educate on their nutritional value, and (3) to empower a healthy change into their lives. Roots for Life’s programs work in conjunction with a comprehensive educational component that is designed to deepen the connectivity by providing tips and techniques towards healthy living.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Hunger
Community, Health & Medicine, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Washington, DC areaWashington, DC 20002

(38.90528,-76.98159)
 

SKILLS

  • Inventory Management
  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Delivery
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 - 4x per month

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