Volunteer Receptionists

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If you're interested in this position, please click here to complete our online application.

Position Overview: The Capital Area Food Bank, founded in 1980, is the largest nonprofit food distribution and nutrition education resource in the Washington Metro area, servicing the community through direct service and its network of partner agencies. Volunteer Receptionists are essential to the success of the Capital Area Food Bank’s Food Donations Department by managing the Volunteer Reception desk on Saturdays and select evening shifts.

Primary Duties:

• Manage the volunteer department desk on Saturday and select evening shifts and provide support to volunteers entering into the volunteer lounge and salvage areas.
• Create a positive and welcoming environment for volunteers, increasing volunteer retention
• Ensure volunteers are properly oriented and engaged for Saturday and night shift service.
• Collect any volunteer waivers and have all volunteers sign into/out of the volunteer guest book.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to lead groups of volunteers if needed

Volunteer Work Schedule and Hours:

• Select Saturdays

Position Location:DC Distribution Center - 4900 Puerto Rico Ave. NE Washington, DC 20017

Impact of this volunteer opportunity: The Volunteer Receptionist will help the Capital Area Food Bank provide a welcoming environment to all volunteers and help us alleviate hunger throughout the region.

How to Apply:

• Click here to fill out an application. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at volunteer@capitalareafoodbank.org.