Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on June 16, 2009 |
Purpose:
The role of the Wheels of Sharing Mobile Food Pantry volunteer is to assist both CAFB staff and clients to ensure a productive, safe and efficient distribution.
Job Title:
Wheels of Sharing Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer
Location:
Distributions occur in multiple locations throughout our 21-county service area including:
Austin Lexington
Bartlett Lott
Cedar Park Mustang Ridge
Fredericksburg San Saba
Johnson City Uhland
Kosse
Key Responsibilities
• Arrive at the site 30 minutes prior to the distribution time to set-up.
• Unload food, tables and chairs from the truck.
• Package and distribute food to clients, following safe food handling guidelines.
• Help with break-down and clean-up.
• Assist clients with carrying food to their vehicles.
The successful Wheels of Sharing Mobile Food Pantry volunteer is:
• Committed to volunteering at the specified Wheels of Sharing Mobile Food Pantry site once each month, for three hours at a time. Some sites require volunteers twice each month, for three hours at a time.
• Able to lift 30 pounds or more.
• Able to accept / give constructive criticism.
• Able to work with clients of various backgrounds, ages and abilities.
• Willing to cooperate with CAFB staff and other volunteers at the distribution.
Reports to:
- Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator
(Contact rotates at each distribution)
- Programs Director, Sherry LeBlanc
sleblanc@austinfoodbank.org, (512) 684-2501
Length of Appointment
The Wheels of Sharing Mobile Food Pantry volunteer will serve at the Mobile Food Pantry site until January 1, 2010. The volunteer is eligible to continue in 2010 after discussion with the Programs Director.
Time Commitment
The Wheels of Sharing Mobile Food Pantry volunteer position requires a minimum commitment of three hours for each distribution, and no more than six hours per month.
Qualifications
Eligible candidates for the Wheels of Sharing Mobile Food Pantry volunteer position are adults over 18 years of age and minors age 8 and up who are accompanied by an adult (21 years and older).
Support Provided
Training for the volunteer position is provided at the beginning of each distribution. In addition, the Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator or Programs Director is available on an ongoing basis to answer questions by phone or e-mail and provide other assistance as needed.
Dress Code
Dress comfortably and for the weather. Please wear sneakers, tennis shoes, or work boots. For safety purposes, sandals, flip-flops and other shoes with open toes or heels are not permitted. Hats, sun block, sunglasses and loose clothing are recommended during summer months. The distributions occur outside and will continue in inclement weather, unless doing so would present a danger to volunteers and clients.
Thank you for volunteering!
This opportunity is sponsored by: Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, Inc.
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Abused / Battered |
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Law Offenders |
| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Low-income / Poverty |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Men |
| Children (5-12) |
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Minorities |
| Disabled / Ill |
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Older Adults (55+) |
| Disaster Victims |
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Religious Groups |
| Families / Parents |
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Women |
| Govt Aid Recipients |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Homeless |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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Weekends |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Families |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Children & Youth |
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Hunger / Food |
| Emergency Services |
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Nonprofit Organization |
| Health |
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Poverty |
| Homelessness |
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Seniors |
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Address:
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8201 South Congress AvenueAustin, TX 78745(See a map) |
Directions:
Details where opportunity can also be performed
Web Site: http://www.austinfoodbank.org
| Last updated on June 16, 2009 |
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