Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98134
Every Thursday morning, more than 50 volunteers arrive in their own cars, seats down and covered, to take our bags to one, two or three of the 84 schools we serve. Our loaders handle all the lifting. You'll open the trunk, get a clipboard with your route and head out. Every driver starts and ends their route at our warehouse on 1st Ave. in the SODO district of Seattle. Shift time: Thursday mornings. Arrival 8:30AM to 10:30AM, total time no more than 2 hours. Location: 1729 1st Ave S. Seattle, WA 98119 How to volunteer? Just click "Respond" and we'll get you on the roster. Join our amazing community delivering hope and help us END weekend hunger! Check out our Instagram to see us in action! https://www.instagram.com/washingtonbackpackbrigade/
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2023
Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98134
Join the Fight Against Weekend Hunger! Position: Program Coordinator Are you passionate about ensuring that no child faces hunger on weekends? Backpack Brigade, a nonprofit organization based in Seattle, is seeking two dedicated individuals to join our team as AmeriCorps Weekend Hunger Relief Program Coordinators. About Us: The reality is that many students rely solely on the sometimes-free breakfasts and lunches provided at school. So on weekends and breaks, they experience food insecurity from Friday lunch to Monday breakfast. At Backpack Brigade, we believe every student in King County deserves a hunger-free weekend. That's why our community of volunteers delivers weekend-hunger relief every week of the school year. They pack thousands of bags of kid-friendly, easy-to-cook food and deliver them to schools in Seattle, Renton, Highline, and Bellevue. These bags are then distributed by school staff to students in need. We are strengthened by small donors who share our belief in a hunger-free weekend for every child. Your Role: As a Program Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your responsibilities will include supporting the logistics of our weekend-hunger relief program, ensuring the timely packing and delivery of food bags to our partner schools. You will play a crucial role in training and supporting on-site volunteers, contributing to the flow of the operation and warehouse, lifting and moving boxes and pallets of food, and ensuring inventory is properly tracked and accounted for. You must be comfortable lifting and moving 10 to 20 lbs cases on a regular basis as well as plenty of time on your feet. This is an active role. You will operate a pallet jack and pallet lift as part of your duties. Compensation : Monthly stipend of up to $2,540, $6,000 education award, Healthcare through Americorp. Hours: In person. 8:00-4:00PM with generous time-off, alternative service and learning opportunities in the community. What We're Looking For: A passion for addressing food insecurity and a commitment to Backpack Brigade's mission. Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Experience with volunteer management and community engagement is a plus. What You'll Gain: This position offers a unique opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of students facing food insecurity. As an AmeriCorps member, you'll receive a living allowance, an education award upon completion, and health coverage. How to Apply: If you're ready to be part of the solution and make a difference in the lives of children in our community, submit your resume and at least two references to kyle@backpackbrigade.org. Please use the subject line "AmeriCorps Program Coordinator Application." Application Deadline: 12/22/23 Backpack Brigade is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. AmeriCorps members are selected based on merit and are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. Join us in the fight against weekend hunger!
Date Posted: Nov 29, 2023
Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98134
Backpack Brigade delivers 4,100 bags of food to students in need every single week. We do it all with volunteers like you and are still short on a our Monday, Wednesday and Thursday shifts. Join the crew of like-minded folks packing at least 700 bags of food. TWO WEEKS TO GO! Our program ends its 2023 season Dec. 15th and we're at our highest numbers yet! AKA WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please consider volunteering during the following ongoing shifts: Monday through Thursday: Stocking shelves or packing bags from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Each day, we need 10 volunteers packing bags and 5 stocking shelves. Steps to volunteer: 1. Pick a day. Monday-Thursday. 2. Pick a task. Stocking, packing, driving, or loading cars (Thursday only for the final two) 3. Email me your choices and I'll slot you in as early as the week of :) You and our team of 100+ weekly volunteers will help pack and prep at least 700 bags of food every day for kids to fill their bellies all weekend long. We also offer one-time group opportunities on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00, Friday's 10:00 to 12:00, and 2:00PM to 4:00PM. We're always on email so please don't hesitate to reach out. Please click the Respond button below to get in touch. Someone from Backpack Brigade will reach out to you with next steps! Please do not consider your shift(s) confirmed until you have communicated with someone at Backpack Brigade directly. Check out our Instagram to see us in action! https://www.instagram.com/washingtonbackpackbrigade/
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2023
