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Flexible Schedule
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Rockford, IL 61109
Overview of Role: The Winnebago Community Market was opened to provide nutritious food to our community, according to our research on priority counties in Northern Illinois. Our volunteers for these Markets allow us to continue to grow these programs, feeding even more of our northern Illinois neighbors. Each Market needs approximately 10-15 volunteers in order to serve these populations most effectively. Responsibilities: Available volunteer roles are chosen the day of the shift, and include assisting in registration, handing out food, restocking the food carts, and managing the carts as clients move to and from their cars. Requirements: Interested volunteers should be comfortable interacting with others and must wear closed-toe shoes in order to participate. Age: Volunteers should be at least 13 years old. Any volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Time Commitment: Volunteer shifts last 2 to 2.5 hours Weekly Shifts: Thursday 12:30 to 2:30, 2:30-5 and 5-7 Friday 12:30-2:30, 2:30-5 and 5-7 Training Required: Volunteers will receive a brief overview of Market operations as well as instructions on how to carry out their chosen role. Supervised By: Processing Department
Date Posted: May 31, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Rockford, IL 61109
Please register for this, and other opportunities through our website:www.SolveHungerToday.org/volunteer Overview of Role: Northern Illinois Food Bank is in need of volunteer(s) to assist in the warehouse with getting donated food ready to be sent out to the 800 network partners. In order to make this happen volunteers are needed to repack and sort donated food items. In a given day volunteers could be sorting anything from cereal to frozen meat to toiletries. Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the volunteer will vary based on the donated product that has recently come in. Some of the regular responsibilities would include putting together boxes, labeling food items, inspecting product for damage, checking expiration dates, weighing, carrying, and lifting boxes of products. Requirements: This volunteer(s) would be flexible in regard to projects that change daily, works well in a physical setting and is able to work both with small and large groups. It is important to know that it is an open warehouse setting where the food items very daily. Those with severe food allergies should contact the department to see if accommodations can be made. Age: 8 years old and up. Those between 8 and 15 need to have an adult accompany them when they volunteer. Location: Northwest Center: 765 Research Parkway, Rockford, IL 61109 Time Commitment and Duration: The volunteer must commit to an entire shift, which are typically 2.5-3 hours long. Beyond that it is up to the volunteer as to whether they want to make it a reoccurring shift or not. Weekly Shifts: Tues: 9-11:30 and 1-3:30 Wed: 9-11:30 Training Required: A brief orientation will be provided on the first day. Supervised By: Volunteer and Processing Department Please register for this, and other opportunities through our website: www.SolveHungerToday.org/volunteer
Date Posted: May 31, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Geneva, IL 60134
Please register for this, and other opportunities through our website: www.SolveHungerToday.org/volunteer Overview of Role: Northern Illinois Food Bank is in need of volunteer(s) to assist in the warehouse with getting donated food ready to be sent out to the 800 network partners. In order to make this happen volunteers are needed to repack and sort donated food items. In a given day volunteers could be sorting anything from cereal to frozen meat to toiletries. Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the volunteer will vary based on the donated product that has recently come in. Some of the regular responsibilities would include putting together boxes, labeling food items, inspecting product for damage, checking expiration dates, weighing, carrying, and lifting boxes of products. Requirements: This volunteer(s) would be flexible in regard to projects that change daily, works well in a physical setting and is able to work both with small and large groups. It is important to know that it is an open warehouse setting where the food items very daily. Those with severe food allergies should contact the department to see if accommodations can be made. Age: 8 years old and up. Those between 8 and 15 need to have an adult accompany them when they volunteer. Location: West Suburban Center: 273 Dearborn Court Geneva, IL 60134 Time Commitment and Duration: The volunteer must commit to an entire shift, which are typically 2.5-3 hours long. Beyond that it is up to the volunteer as to whether they want to make it a reoccurring shift or not. Training Required: A brief orientation will be provided on the first day. Supervised By: Volunteer and Processing Department Please register for this, and other opportunities through our website: www.SolveHungerToday.org/volunteer
Date Posted: May 31, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Joliet, IL 60436
Please register for this, and other opportunities through our website:www.SolveHungerToday.org/volunteer Overview of Role: Northern Illinois Food Bank is in need of volunteer(s) to assist in the warehouse with getting donated food ready to be sent out to more than 900 network partners. In order to make this happen volunteers are needed to repack and sort donated food items. In a given day volunteers could be sorting anything from cereal to frozen meat to toiletries. Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the volunteer will vary based on the donated product that has recently come in. Some of the regular responsibilities would include putting together boxes, labeling food items, inspecting product for damage, checking expiration dates, weighing, carrying, and lifting boxes of products. Requirements: This volunteer(s) would be flexible in regard to projects that change daily, works well in a physical setting and is able to work both with small and large groups. It is important to know that it is an open warehouse setting where the food items very daily. Those with severe food allergies should contact the department to see if accommodations can be made. Age: 8 years old and up. Those between 8 and 15 need to have an adult accompany them when they volunteer. Location: South Suburban Center: 171 South Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL 60436 Time Commitment and Duration: The volunteer must commit to an entire shift, which are typically 2.5-3 hours long. Beyond that it is up to the volunteer as to whether they want to make it a reoccurring shift or not. Weekly Shifts: Tues: 9-11:30 Wed: 5:30-7:30 Fri: 9-11:30 Sat: 9-11:30 Training Required: A brief orientation will be provided on the first day. Supervised By: Volunteer and Processing Department Please register for this, and other opportunities through our website:www.SolveHungerToday.org/volunteer
Date Posted: May 31, 2023
