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Flexible Schedule
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Golden Valley, MN 55422
PRISM is currently seeking Front Desk volunteers to help support our program operations! We offer a flexible schedule and are eager to have new members to our team. If you have customer service or reception experience, this may be a great opportunity for you! Volunteer Job Responsibilities: All participants, volunteers and visitors should be treated with respect, courtesy, and a friendly demeanor. Volunteers are expected to provide great customer service. Volunteers are to adopt the perspective that any error related to PRISM policy by a participant, volunteer, or visitor is likely due to a misunderstanding or lack of knowledge rather than on purpose. Whenever a conflict or misunderstanding with a participant policy or procedure situation arises, the volunteer is to consult with PRISM staff for advice and guidance. Volunteers are provided with and expected to wear a name tag while volunteering. Volunteer Duties and Requirements The Front Desk Volunteer is the critical first point of contact with participants. PRISM takes great pride in treating every person with dignity and honoring the diverse strengths and abilities each person brings. Volunteers working at the Front Desk will perform a variety of duties including: Greet participants, volunteers, and visitors in a warm, friendly and welcoming manner Directly serve participants with check-in Provide information accurately and in a timely manner such as phone numbers of other social service agencies Answer phone inquiries and direct caller to appropriate staff Attempt to discern a participant’s or visitor’s native language whose first language is other than English and contact the appropriate PRISM staff member or case manager Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and orderly work and reception environment Notify staff or Lead Volunteer of any issues Stay informed of changes to PRISM’s processes and services as well as that of other social service agencies Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience : Effective interpersonal skills under all types of conditions, exhibiting a supportive, direct, and positive approach with participants, staff and other volunteers Experience working with diverse populations with the demonstrated ability to communicate and relate effectively to a wide variety of individuals Ability to learn and acquire overall knowledge of PRISM, its services and staff, and other social service agencies Must not have a misdemeanor or felony record Reporting Relationship: The Front Desk volunteers report to the Volunteer Manager and Office Coordinator, who arranges the schedule for volunteer shifts and staffing.
Date Posted: Jan 14, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Golden Valley, MN 55422
Volunteer Job Description - Food Rescue Pick-Up Driver Our food shelf depends on three main sources for food: food banks, in-kind donations, and rescue pickups. Drivers serve a critical role at PRISM by collecting food from supermarket chains to provide a larger variety of quality food to those we serve. Using PRISM’s vehicle, Driver drives to specific stores in the west metropolitan area to pick up donated food. Volunteer drivers will perform a variety of duties including: * Accept donations from supermarket chains * Load the vehicle at the donating retail store * Unload the vehicle at PRISM facility * Weigh and document the amount of food collected during pickup * Break down packaging for trash and recycling * Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly vehicle and work environment * Notify Volunteer Manager of changes in route, challenges with pick-up locations, etc. * Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience Passion for food insecurity Ability to work flexible hours, generally between mornings and afternoons, as needed Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance Be able to lift 30+ pounds, stand for duration of shift, bend and twist Be able to use step stools, ladders, and use dolly Be able to use scissors and box-cutters Must wear close-toed footwear Must not have a misdemeanor or felony record If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Colette Illarde, Volunteer Manager at 763-432-4230 or colette@prismmpls.org.
Date Posted: Jan 14, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Golden Valley, MN 55422
Help us combat summer hunger by joining us for Fresh Produce Distribution season! We need the help of volunteers to sort and distribute fresh produce to the community at a large outdoor distributions. This is a great group opportunity for business and civic groups. Contact: Colette Illarde, Volunteer Manager colette@prismmpls.org 763-432-4230
Date Posted: Jan 14, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Golden Valley, MN 55422
Our thrift store is in need of volunteer support at PRISM. Without the help of our volunteers, we are unable to sort and move enough in-kind donations in our store, resulting in a loss of revenue for our basic needs programs, including our Marketplace Food Shelf and our Homelessness Prevention programs. Please consider giving us your support - it will go a long and personal way for our community members! Volunteer Job Description - Shop for Change Thrift Store Volunteers are key components in PRISM’s mission of providing social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives, and our vision to lead in providing innovative and dignified services that foster resilient individuals and a healthier, more sustainable community. Funds from our Shop for Change Thrift Store help fund our basic needs programs, including our Marketplace Food Shelf and Housing Assistance programs. If you're a personal thrifter, we would love to have you as an addition to our team! Location: 1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 Volunteer Job Responsibilities: All shoppers should be treated with respect, courtesy, and friendliness while shopping. Volunteers are expected to provide great customer service. Volunteer Duties The Shop for Change Thrift Store offers quality, affordable clothing and household items to the general public. Volunteers working in the Shop for Change Thrift Store will perform a variety of duties including: Accept donations from the public, offer and provide the donor with a receipt if requested. Review and sort clothing and household donations for stains, tears or damage, and salability Prepare items for sale in thrift store such as putting clothing on hangers or cleaning hard goods Stock thrift store shelves with priced items as space on racking and shelves allow Directly serve our participants and shoppers at the register Break down packaging and trash Package items determined not to be sold in Shop for Change Thrift Store for donation to another nonprofit, typically the Salvation Army Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work and store environment Notify staff, an experienced volunteer or note on white board any issues Other duties as assigned Experienced Volunteer Duties With additional experience and training, volunteers may be considered Experienced Volunteers. Experienced volunteers will fulfill all of the above opportunities and the following: Review, keep, or donate determination made by volunteer Research items that might be valuable. These might be sold on online websites such as eBay. Price items for sale using PRISM guidelines Update communication board with information for day and shift. Orient and train new volunteers on Shop for Change Thrift Store operations Be a key resource for volunteers Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience : Effective interpersonal skills under all types of conditions, exhibiting a supportive, direct, and positive approach with participants, staff and other volunteers Experience working with diverse populations Volunteers with experience in retail and/or direct customer service do particularly well here Ability to use a cash register Be able to use step stools and/or ladders Be able to use scissors and box-cutters Must wear close-toed footwear Must not have a felony record nor a misdemeanor record related to theft Reporting Relationship: The Shop for Change Thrift Shop volunteers report to the Thrift Shop Director, who arranges the schedule for volunteer shifts and staffing. Volunteers may also report to our Volunteer Manager, Nolan Isaacson, with other questions regarding their participation. To Apply: Please reach out to colette@prismmpls.org
Date Posted: Jan 14, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Golden Valley, MN 55422
We depend on individual, ongoing volunteerism more than ever to support our programs and services. Volunteers are key components in PRISM’s mission of providing social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives. Our vision to lead in providing innovative and dignified services that foster resilient individuals and a healthier, more sustainable community. Our food shelf continues to see record high numbers. Help us in our efforts to combat issues of food insecurity in our community. Volunteer Duties and Requirements: Volunteers working in the Marketplace Food Shelf will perform a variety of duties including: Accept donations from the public, offer and provide the donor with a receipt if requested. Review and sort food donations for packaging issues and expiration dates compared to PRISM guidelines Build and assemble non-perishable boxes for participants shopping at our food shelf Stock shelves with purchased and donated products Break down packaging for trash and recycling Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment Be a resource for new recruits in the Marketplace Food Shelf, provide guidance and support to other team members. Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience : Effective interpersonal skills under all types of conditions, exhibiting a supportive, direct, and positive approach with participants, staff and other volunteers Experience and comfort working with diverse populations with the demonstrated ability to communicate and relate effectively to a wide variety of individuals Volunteers with experience in retail and/or direct customer service do particularly well here Passion for food insecurity Be able to lift 10 pounds, stand for duration of shift, bend and twist Be able to use step stools and/or ladders Be able to use scissors and box-cutters Must wear close-toed footwear PRISM seeks to be a leader in creating meaningful and impactful volunteer experiences for community members. Our ability to best serve the community is hinged on our capacity to physically do the work, as well as having the trust and involvement of community stakeholders. If interested, please reach out to Colette Illarde, Volunteer Manager, and 763-432-4230 or colette@prismmpls.org.
Date Posted: Jan 14, 2025