Opportunity Details | Food Pantry Volunteer

Food Pantry Volunteer

Pantry Volunteer

 

The population served is residents of Catholic Charities properties, clients of Catholic Charities, and people from the Richmond and Creston-Kenilworth neighborhoods. We primarily serve food insecure clients including refugees, immigrants, women, and children, low-income housing residents, and people experiencing homelessness. As a Food Pantry Associate, you will play an important role in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that everyone has access to healthy food.

 

Arrive: 8:30 am-12pm and/or 3-5pm

 

Meeting Location: Esperanza Court Apartments (3611 SE 28th Ave). The main entrance will most likely be locked, so text/call Sarah Joan at 971-645-0293 when you arrive. 

 

Duties:

A: Transferring food from vehicles and bringing into building (morning)

B: Sort and store the food (morning)

C: Help staff the food pantry (afternoon) (i.e., restock fridges/freezers as needed, clean up messes, assist with crowd control in the lobby, etc.)

 

Requirements: 

Able to stand for 2 hours

Able to bend over/squat

Must be able to lift 30 lbs. 

Follow all health and safety protocols established by Catholic Charities.

 

Trainings: 

All food pantry volunteers must complete the following Oregon Food Bank trainings:

1. Watch the ‘Client Civil Rights & Confidentiality Video’: https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/trainings/fundamentals/civil_rights

2. Watch the ‘OFB Food Safety Video’: https://ofbportals.oregonfoodbank.org/home/trainings/fundamentals/food_safety 

Note: Please email Sarah Joan Salvador at SSalvador@CCOregon.org once you have finished watching the training videos. 

 

Time Commitment: 2-3.5 hours (depending on morning/afternoon slot)

Category:

Adults / Food Security