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!

Our current need is for substitute drivers who can be contacted to see if they are available to help out when there are openings on the schedule.

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 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.

Many hands make light work! Help make the Food Pantry and Clothing Center shine for those we serve and maintain best practices for health and safety.

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 regular (weekly, biweekly, monthly) volunteer shift for 3+ 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