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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55421
Food insecurity is a crisis in our community and it has been accelerated by cost of living increases. An incredible 1 in 8 of our neighbors are in danger of going hungry. SACA needs weekly volunteers to help support our neighbors who depend on these services. Your dedication of time means the world to us and to the people we serve. We are in need of weekly volunteers Monday to Thursday who can commit to 2-4 hours to help in the food market, warehouse, thrift story and intake. The intake volunteer check in clients, answer the phones and schedules appointments. These volunteers will help create an inviting and pleasant work environment and welcome clients to the food shelf. SACA’s office hours are weekly Monday 9am-4:00pm, Tuesday 8am-4:00pm, Wednesday 10am - 6:00pm and Thursday 8am - 3:00pm. We currently have the greatest need for Intake Volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8am-12pm. Ideally, administrative volunteers would make a weekly or bi-weekly commitment. Duties/Responsibilities: * Telephone coverage to make client appointments * Filing, data entry, copying, scanning * Assists with welcoming and sign-in food market clients * Greeting visitors who are donating or visiting SACA * If volunteer is bilingual: assist staff to effectively and efficiently serve the non-English speaking clients by translating. (We currently have need of Spanish speaking volunteers). * Performs duties requiring the giving or receiving of information. * Interact with clients in a friendly and professional manner Qualifications/requirements: * Must have a professional manner and strong communication skills both in person and on the phone * Good organizational skills * Ability to respect and maintain confidential information * Able to read and write in English; the ability to speak Spanish is desirable. * Ability to follow instructions * Computer skills or willingness to learn. * Cooperative attitude
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Food insecurity is a crisis in our community, which has been accelerated by the pandemic. An incredible 1 in 8 of our neighbors are in danger of going hungry. SACA needs weekly volunteers to help support your neighbors who depend on our services. Your dedication of time means the world to us and to the people we serve. Warehouse hours are weekly Monday 7:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm and Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm. Warehouse volunteers provide basic support services, including sorting food, lifting, clean up, and other tasks required for service. SACA needs volunteers who can make a regular weekly commitment. Duties/Responsibilities: ● Unloads shipments of food and stock pantry shelves ● Maintains store inventory ● Rotate stock in the warehouse, freezers and food market ● Monitors area to maintain order and a clean and safe environment ● Assists with cleaning and organizing Qualifications/Requirements: ● Some light to moderate lifting, although not necessary for all roles ● Ability to stand and bend ● Some stocking experience helpful but not necessary ● Ability to respect and maintain personal boundaries and client confidentiality
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Take a tour of the community in SACA’s 14’ Box Truck while you pick up and deliver food rescue from our store partners (Cub, Target, Trader Joes and more). Ideally you would be able to lift 40 pounds. We have shifts available Monday - Thursday 6:00am to 10:30am. Duties: Ability to drive a 14’ box truck for pick up and delivery of food rescue Record accurate weights and temperatures in appropriate categories Lift up to 40 pounds Additional duties as needed. MUST HAVE: Valid Minnesota Driver license and clean driving record
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55421
Food insecurity is a crisis in our community and it has been accelerated by cost of living increases. An incredible 1 in 8 of our neighbors are in danger of going hungry. SACA needs weekly volunteers to help support our neighbors who depend on these services. Your dedication of time means the world to us and to the people we serve. We are in need of weekly volunteers Monday to Thursday who can commit to 2-4 hours to help in the food market, warehouse, thrift story and intake. The intake volunteer check in clients, answer the phones and schedules appointments. These volunteers will help create an inviting and pleasant work environment and welcome clients to the food shelf. SACA’s office hours are weekly Monday 9am-4:00pm, Tuesday 8am-4:00pm, Wednesday 10am - 6:00pm and Thursday 8am - 3:00pm. We currently have the greatest need for bilingual Spanish/English volunteers on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to assist with our intake process. Ideally, administrative volunteers would make a weekly or bi-weekly commitment. *On-call translating over the phone would also be considered!* Duties/Responsibilities: * Telephone coverage to make client appointments * Filing, data entry, copying, scanning * Assists with welcoming and sign-in food market clients * Greeting visitors who are donating or visiting SACA * Performs duties requiring the giving or receiving of information. * Interact with clients in a friendly and professional manner Qualifications/requirements: * Must have a professional manner and strong communication skills both in person and on the phone * Good organizational skills * Ability to respect and maintain confidential information * Able to read and write in English and Spanish, * Ability to follow instructions * Computer skills or willingness to learn. * Cooperative attitude
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55421
Food insecurity is a crisis in our community and it has been accelerated by cost of living increases. An incredible 1 in 8 of our neighbors are in danger of going hungry. SACA needs weekly volunteers to help support our neighbors who depend on these services. Your dedication of time means the world to us and to the people we serve. We are in need of weekly volunteers Monday to Thursday who can commit to 2-4 hours to help in the food market, warehouse, thrift story and intake. SACA Food Shelf gives out groceries to residents who face food insecurity and who need help stretching their tight food budgets at home. Food is distributed weekly Monday 9am-4:00pm, Tuesday 8am - 4:00pm, Wednesday 10am - 6:00pm and Thursday 8am - 3:00pm. Food market volunteers provide basic support services, including stocking shelves and helping clients shop for food, clean up, and other tasks required for service. Volunteers may assist one day or make a regular commitment depending on their schedule. Special opportunities for translation are needed, especially for Spanish speakers. Duties/Responsibilities: ● Help stock pantry shelves ● Help clients shop in the food market ● At times, prepare food boxes for distribution to clients ● Maintains inventory ● Assists with welcoming and sign-in food pantry clients ● Monitors area to maintain order and a clean and safe environment ● Assists with cleaning and organizing Qualifications/Requirements: ● Customer service orientation ● Some light to moderate lifting, although not necessary for all roles ● Ability to stand and bend ● Some stocking experience helpful but not necessary ● Ability to respect and maintain personal boundaries and client confidentiality
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
