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Minneapolis, MN 55421
Food insecurity is a crisis in our community and it has been accelerated by cost of living increases. An incredible 1 in 8 of our neighbors are in danger of going hungry. SACA needs weekly volunteers to help support our neighbors who depend on these services. Your dedication of time means the world to us and to the people we serve. We are in need of weekly volunteers Monday to Thursday who can commit to 2-4 hours to help in the food market, warehouse, thrift story and intake. The intake volunteer check in clients, answer the phones and schedules appointments. These volunteers will help create an inviting and pleasant work environment and welcome clients to the food shelf. SACA’s office hours are weekly Monday 9am-4:00pm, Tuesday 8am-4:00pm, Wednesday 10am - 6:00pm and Thursday 8am - 3:00pm. We currently have the greatest need for Intake Volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8am-12pm. Ideally, administrative volunteers would make a weekly or bi-weekly commitment. Duties/Responsibilities: * Telephone coverage to make client appointments * Filing, data entry, copying, scanning * Assists with welcoming and sign-in food market clients * Greeting visitors who are donating or visiting SACA * If volunteer is bilingual: assist staff to effectively and efficiently serve the non-English speaking clients by translating. (We currently have need of Spanish speaking volunteers). * Performs duties requiring the giving or receiving of information. * Interact with clients in a friendly and professional manner Qualifications/requirements: * Must have a professional manner and strong communication skills both in person and on the phone * Good organizational skills * Ability to respect and maintain confidential information * Able to read and write in English; the ability to speak Spanish is desirable. * Ability to follow instructions * Computer skills or willingness to learn. * Cooperative attitude
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Food insecurity is a crisis in our community, which has been accelerated by the pandemic. An incredible 1 in 8 of our neighbors are in danger of going hungry. SACA needs weekly volunteers to help support your neighbors who depend on our services. Your dedication of time means the world to us and to the people we serve. Warehouse hours are weekly Monday 7:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm and Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm. Warehouse volunteers provide basic support services, including sorting food, lifting, clean up, and other tasks required for service. SACA needs volunteers who can make a regular weekly commitment. Duties/Responsibilities: ● Unloads shipments of food and stock pantry shelves ● Maintains store inventory ● Rotate stock in the warehouse, freezers and food market ● Monitors area to maintain order and a clean and safe environment ● Assists with cleaning and organizing Qualifications/Requirements: ● Some light to moderate lifting, although not necessary for all roles ● Ability to stand and bend ● Some stocking experience helpful but not necessary ● Ability to respect and maintain personal boundaries and client confidentiality
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Take a tour of the community in SACA’s 14’ Box Truck while you pick up and deliver food rescue from our store partners (Cub, Target, Trader Joes and more). Ideally you would be able to lift 40 pounds. We have shifts available Monday - Thursday 6:00am to 10:30am. Duties: Ability to drive a 14’ box truck for pick up and delivery of food rescue Record accurate weights and temperatures in appropriate categories Lift up to 40 pounds Additional duties as needed. MUST HAVE: Valid Minnesota Driver license and clean driving record
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55421
SACA's thrift store provides clothing and household essentials at an affordable price to the community. SACA’s thrift store is 100% run by volunteers, which means that 100% of thrift store purchases go towards feeding the community. Duties/Responsibilities: * Assist customers by offering quality customer service * Financial controls; handling money and processing cash and card transactions * Stock new product * Maintain the store's physical appearance * Sort through donations to verify that items received are good condition * Give receipts to and collect information from people donating products Qualifications/Requirements: * Good customer service skills * Ability to do basic arithmetic and perform sales transactions * Some light to moderate lifting * Ability to stand and bend * Some stocking experience helpful but not necessary * Ability to respect and maintain personal boundaries and client confidentiality * Spanish speaking ability is helpful but not required
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55432
SACA partners with Allina to offer food to patients at the Center for Mental Health and Addiction in Fridley. Volunteers are needed to assist the Center for Mental Health and Addiction building and the staff in providing exceptional guest service to patients, their families, and visitors to the building. Responsibilities include: Assist the hospital and its staff by greeting patients, their families, and other visitors to the Center for Mental Health and Addiction. Assist the Center for Mental Health and Addiction staff by providing information, direction, and assistance as needed via phone or personal contact. Assist the Center for Mental Health and Addiction building and its staff by providing deliveries of equipment, supplies, flowers, mail as well as numerous errands throughout the building. Assist the building and its staff in maintaining a clean, safe, and friendly environment. Assist clients with accessing the food pantry. This volunteer opportunity would be scheduled through Allina Health. More information about becoming an Allina Volunteer (and a link to their Volunteer Application) can be found HERE.
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
