FOOD PANTRY - DELIVERY DRIVER

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We are looking for compassionate and responsible volunteers with an active driver's license, cellphone, and a reliable vehicle to help Sycamore Collaborative distribute groceries to families facing food insecurity throughout Schenectady County. Sycamore Collaborative receives referrals from a multitude of agencies, organizations, and families with an average of over 500 requests per month, including 70 bi-monthly deliveries to Schenectady County’s growing senior-population. We are requesting support from dedicated individuals to meet this increasing need for our neighbors who lack the necessities to access the pantry.

Sycamore Collaborative's Food Pantry schedules its deliveries Tuesday - Thursday from 10am - 2pm, though most routes take about an hour to complete. We deliver to the entire county of Schenectady which includes zip codes 12302 - 12309, but the majority are delivered within the city of Schenectady. For your convenience, most of your deliveries will be within a specific neighborhood or within certain zip codes that are in close proximity to each other. Please let us know if you would like to deliver to the outlying areas of the county like Scotia, Duanesburg and Rotterdam.

Responsibilities:

• Safely transport food from the pantry to designated delivery locations using your own vehicle or, if available, the organization's delivery vehicle.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with recipients during the delivery process. Report any concerns or observations related to recipients' well-being to the Food Pantry team.
• Submit delivery reports to Sycamore Collaborative's team for tracking and reporting purposes.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (if using personal vehicle).
• Passion for community service and addressing food insecurity.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry boxes, and perform other tasks related to pantry operations.
• Reliable and punctual.
• The Pantry Intake Volunteer should be someone dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion in all aspects of the work, and should align with the organization's values.

Drivers are asked to report to Sycamore Collaborative's Food Pantry located at 839 Albany Street at your scheduled time (most likely 9:00am). Upon arrival, we will provide you with a list of addresses and the corresponding phone numbers while our pantry staff and volunteers help load your vehicle. Then you will be off to make a positive impact for human beings in your community!