Some of our neighbors who struggle with food insecurity are not able to get to the WayForward Food Pantry. They may not have access to transportation or may have mobility or other health issues so they are approved for the home delivery program. Volunteers pack grocery orders and other volunteers make home deliveries the following day.
Join us every other week on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30pm to 4:00pm to shop the pantry and pack an assortment of refrigerated, frozen, and shelf stable items into grocery bags and then stage the orders for next day pick up by volunteer drivers.
No experience is necessary. Training and on-going support will be provided by staff and experienced volunteers. Occasional Friday afternoon shifts are also available. The ideal volunteer will be available on a regular basis with the understanding that a volunteer may need flexibility for vacation, sickness, appointments, etc.
Be part of a team that provides a dignified and respectful shopping experience for our guests. Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 7:15pm are currently available.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide kind and courteous assistance to pantry guests by handing them their selections from available meat items
- Offer pantry guests limited dairy products and eggs, as directed
The ideal volunteer will be available for a minimum of one weekly volunteer shift for at least 3 months. Of course, this is with the understanding that a volunteer may need flexibility for vacation, sickness, appointments, etc.
Food Rescue volunteer drivers will carefully drive WayForward vehicles to pick up food from local retail food partners and unload the food at WayForward. Some volunteers may prefer to use their own vehicle for smaller donations.
Because of volunteers, these critical donations become available to WayForward food pantry guests who need help keeping food on the table.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent WayForward values at all times including when interacting with retail food rescue donors
- Safely drive, load, unload, and park the WayForward truck or van, as needed
- Work as part of a team to complete all tasks in a safe manner (including team lifting)
- Follow established procedures and the direction of the Food Access Manager
REQUIREMENTS:
- No previous experience is required though some experience driving a van or large truck is ideal (a special license is not required to drive the WayForward truck or van)
- Current driver’s license with at least 5 years of driving experience
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Able to regularly lift 20-40+ pounds
- Willingness to become trained on a manual/electric pallet jack and the liftgate on the WayForward truck for larger donations
- Able to stand and walk throughout the shift
- Commitment to WayForward values including dignity, racial equity, and inclusion
Be part of a team that provides a dignified and respectful shopping experience for our guests.
Responsibilities include:
- Sort and stock food donations during open pantry hours
- Provide shopping assistance to pantry guests, as requested
The ideal volunteer will be available for a minimum of one weekly volunteer shift for at least 6 months. Of course, this is with the understanding that a volunteer may need flexibility for vacation, sickness, appointments, etc.
Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 7:15pm are a current priority. Other shifts available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Be part of a team that provides a dignified and respectful shopping experience for guests accessing WayForward’s food pantry by:
- Warmly welcoming food pantry guests, explaining the pantry flow, and offering assistance, as needed
- Assist with other food pantry tasks, as needed and as time allows
The ideal volunteer will be available for a minimum of one weekly volunteer shift for at least 3 months. Of course, this is with the understanding that a volunteer may need flexibility for vacation, sickness, appointments, etc.
Be part of a team that provides a dignified and respectful shopping experience for guests accessing WayForward’s food pantry by:
- Warmly greet food pantry guests when they are ready to check out
- Measure and record food weight for each guest when they have completed their shopping
- Assist guests to their vehicles, if needed
- Maintain a clean and organized work station
- Assist with other food pantry tasks, as needed
The ideal volunteer will be available for a minimum of one weekly volunteer shift for at least 3 months. Of course, this is with the understanding that a volunteer may need flexibility for vacation, sickness, appointments, etc.
Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 7:15pm are a current recruiting priority. Other shifts are available on a substitute basis.
Help ensure that WayForward’s food pantry inventory is augmented, maintained, organized, and safe so that guests can receive the nutrition they need to thrive.
You will join an experienced team of volunteers to:
- Sweep and/or floors
- Vacuum rugs
- Wipe down surfaces
- Other tasks, as needed
The ideal volunteer will be available for a minimum of one weekly volunteer shift for at least 6 months. Of course, this is with the understanding that a volunteer may need flexibility for vacation, sickness, appointments, etc.
PREREQUISITES
- No previous experience is required
- Must be 16+ years of age
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Commitment to WayForward values including dignity, racial equity, inclusion