BISHOP SULLIVAN CENTER INC 052196
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Location
6435 E TRUMAN RD KANSAS CITY, MO 64126
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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Kansas City, MO 64110
We are in need of a couple of great long-term volunteers for our Troost Food Pantry. Work with some of the best, friendliest, and client-centered staff in the metro! We are seeing a huge increase in the families receiving food from our pantries and we NEED your help! Shifts begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m. Currently, we are in need of volunteers for Tuesday and Thursday. Volunteer Purpose The Food Pantry Volunteer will work with the Troost Food Pantry Manager to serve the needs of our guests/clients through monthly food distribution. The volunteer will load carts to be taken to guest vehicles, load guest vehicles, and make the guests feel welcome. Tasks Load carts and safely transport guest/client items to their vehicles Load vehicles according to guest/client instructions Observe all food safety regulations as guided by staff Ability to stage items in an organized fashion Clean/organize pantry Interface with staff and guests/clients in a manner consistent with the agency’s mission Competencies Volunteer must be able to push/pull/lift 15-20+ pounds on a consistent basis Empathetically listen, while maintaining boundaries consistent with agency guidelines Passionate about serving pantry guests Adaptable and flexible Easily approachable Enjoys organizing to help identify/institute efficiencies Ability to be trained in a fast-paced atmosphere
Date Posted: 2024-05-06
Flexible Schedule
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Kansas City, MO 64126
You can make a difference serving your Kansas City neighbors at Bishop Sullivan Center! Our friendly and efficient pantry staff is waiting to welcome you as a volunteer. We need your help to serve 20-50 families each shift! Volunteer Purpose The Bishop Sullivan Food Pantry Assistant will work with the Food Pantry Coordinator to serve the needs of our food pantry clients with dignity during their monthly food distribution. Tasks Pack items according to pantry direction Organize non-perishable, protein, produce and bread items in an accessible and efficient way Inspect, sort and organize produce as instructed Load carts and safely transport items to the client vehicles Observe all food safety regulations as guided by staff Clean and organize food pantry Interface with staff and patrons in a manner consistent with the agency’s mission Competencies Able to approach situations with calm Volunteer must be able to push/pull/lift 25+ pounds on a consistent basis Empathetically listen, while maintaining boundaries consistent with agency guidelines Passionate about serving pantry clients Adaptable and flexible Easily approachable Enjoys organizing to help identify/institute efficiencies Ability to be trained and coached in a fast paced atmosphere
Date Posted: 2024-05-06
Flexible Schedule
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Kansas City, MO 64110
Project ElderCool Project ElderCool provides free air conditioners to individuals throughout the Kansas City metro area who are elderly or have a respiratory disability. We will deliver and install air conditioners in a timely manner to help our neighbors stay cool. Help save lives this summer! Perfect opportunity for handypersons looking to help their neighbors stay in their homes! Volunteer Purpose The ElderCool Installer will work with an intern to drive to client homes and install air conditioning units. These volunteers may help troubleshoot installation issues if needed. A full client screening will be gathered before volunteers are sent to client homes. Tasks Drive installers to installation sites; this will be at clients homes Help install window or portable air conditioning units Interface with staff and guests/clients in a manner consistent with the agency’s mission Provide excellent customer service to all clients Competencies Empathetically listen, while maintaining boundaries consistent with agency guidelines Usage of basic tools Ability to use a GPS to navigate to installation sites Adaptable and flexible (schedule may vary depending on scheduled installations) Easily approachable Ability to be trained in a fast-paced atmosphere and function autonomously once trained
Date Posted: 2024-05-06
Organization Information
Mission Statement
"Inspired by Christian faith, Bishop Sullivan Center shows God’s love to people in financial hardship by providing food, help in finding jobs and other aid. Beyond material assistance, Bishop Sullivan Center strives to build relationships between those who live in poverty and those who do not, promoting mutual understanding and affirming the dignity of all."
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Food: Bishop Sullivan Center operates two food pantries and One City Cafe, a community kitchen that provides nutritious lunch and dinner every weekday.
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