Welcome Center Food Distribution Volunteer

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BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The Sacramento Immigrant Welcome Center is IRC Sacramento’s offsite location where immigrants regardless of immigration status can access services. The Welcome Center offers services such as case management, community baby showers, food security, immigration, and others. Clients come from various countries such as Afghanistan, Ukraine, Russia, Mexico and Central America.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Welcome Center Food Distribution Volunteer will assist the Welcome Center Team in the set up and delivery of food to clients for the Food Distribution Program on a weekly basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support in the setup of the food distribution program every Thursday from 9AM-12PM.
• Build boxes of food for each family assigned for delivery.
• Communicate with families that they will be delivering food for them.
• Use their personal vehicle to deliver food boxes to client homes.
• Log all volunteer hours into Salesforce.

This position reports to the Sacramento Immigrant Welcome Center Coordinator

TO APPLY: Complete an online application at: https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer

• Volunteer opportunities are available for current and post college students and adults over 18 years of age. Course credit and transcript notation are available if the student submits the appropriate paperwork to the Community Engagement Manager.