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Help Distribute Food Distribution in Oakland (Merritt Crossing)
ORGANIZATION: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
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SAHA is currently seeking a Food Distribution Volunteer to assist with our on-site food distribution program. The Food Distribution Volunteer works closely with SAHA’s staff and other volunteers to help sort donations from and organize produce for resident to choose from.
Distribution happens at Merritt Crossing located in Oakland, every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9am-11am. Volunteer can sign up for an individual or multiple shifts.
Primary Duties:
- Help unload donated food from truck to the site's community room
- Organize food for residents to select their produce
- Disinfect work station before and after each shift
- Light janitorial tasks to help put back the community room at the end of each shift as needed
Abilities and Attributes:
- Commitment to following food safety guidelines.
- Reliability, punctuality, accountability.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
3 Shifts
- Wed Jan 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST - Spots available: 3
- Wed Feb 12, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST - Spots available: 4
- Wed Mar 12, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST - Spots available: 4
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About Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
Location:
1835 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: SAHA provides quality affordable homes and services that empower people and strengthen neighborhoods. Our Values: We believe that: Every person needs a home. We commit to communities for the long term. Services in housing best support our residents and empower people to thrive. High quality design inspires people and builds community. Green building and practices lead to a healthy, sustainable society. Innovation and thoughtful risk-taking are part of how we pursue excellence. Financial health and sustainability are essential to the endurance of our mission and impact. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our work. Our workplace reflects the same values we bring to our homes.
Description
The purpose of the SAHA's Volunteer Program is to improve the quality of living and promote health and well-being for Satellite Housing's residents. Volunteers will help foster community by facilitating activities for the residents, such as exercise groups, art classes, discussion groups, providing health and wellness information, leading or participating in games, assisting with special events, etc. The residents really appreciate the effort that is put forth by the volunteers, and look forward to the weekly interactions.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Homeless & Housing,
Hunger
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 3 shifts
WHERE
609 OAK STREETOakland, CA 94607
(37.795864 ,-122.266495 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Orientation or Training
- Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9am-11am
- Volunteer Agreement, Liability Waiver