Pantry Support - The Glades Initiative

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Registration Link, copy and paste:

http://tinyurl.com/TheGladesIn-Pantry

The mission of The Glades Initiative is to improve the coordination and effectiveness of the health and human service delivery system in the Glades area of Palm Beach County. The Glades Initiative’s food program includes operating a food pantry and food bank, distributing food to partner agencies, meeting our quality criteria. Together they provide food to an average of 5,000 individuals per month to members of our community.

As a Pantry Support Volunteer, you will work with the organization's food coordinator/supervisor, pantry staff and regular volunteers.

This is an in-person role averaging 6 hours per week. Mondays & Wednesdays - Staff are available for volunteer support between 9am-5pm Tuesdays - 2pm-6pm. Public parking is available. Pantry is accessible to public transportation.

- Day to day tasks include, greeting clients, staff & volunteers. As well as assisting with the bagging and some stocking of pantry items/produce. Assist clients with providing food item choices as advised by the food coordinator. Handing off and handling of prebagged canned or produce food items.

- Prerequisites include but are not limited to a volunteer application & volunteer confidentiality agreement being signed. As well as a level 2 background screening & civil rights training provided and covered by The Glades Initiative.

Requirements:
* Be able to maintain client confidentiality
* Be able to assist with tickets and registrations if needed
* Greet clients respectfully
* Be able to lift, pull or push at least 10-25 pounds
* Be able to lift at least 20-25 pounds
* Help pack produce and canned good bags
* Stock shelves as needed
* Bilingual preferred (Spanish or Haitian Creole)
* Attend trainings
* Able to stand extended periods of time
* Be able to work with other staff/volunteers
* Possess strong organization skills
* Must be self-motivated and work well independently

Use this link to sign up for this opportunity and become a Hunger Free America Volunteer!

http://tinyurl.com/TheGladesIn-Pantry