About 1,300 households visit the JFS Polack Food Bank each month. Volunteers are at the center of our work at the Food Bank: to provide customer service-oriented, client-centered, and culturally sensitive food access services to our community. On-call volunteers support our operations by filling in for volunteer shifts on as-needed basis.
Commitment:
- Typical shifts take place on:
- Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. – 12:15pm
- Thursdays, 1:45 – 4:15 p.m.
- Fridays, 9:45 a.m. – 12:15pm
- On-call volunteers join our mailing list to receive emails advertising our open shifts from week to week. Volunteers can sign up for available shifts as available by replying over email.
Responsibilities (may include):
- Arrive at Food Bank no later than 15 minutes prior to opening.
- Distribute food and toiletries as selected by shopping guests.
- Restocking items as needed.
- Light clean up after shopping is complete.
- Welcome guests through the Food Bank entrance, maintaining the flow of guests into/out of the waiting area they proceed into Food Bank and new guests enter.
- Hand out face masks to any guests not wearing one upon entry.
- Notify Food Bank staff of any questions/concerns needing to be brought to their attention.
Requirements:
- Age 18 or older.
- Ability to wear a mask during the duration of your shift.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Work cooperatively with JFS staff, volunteers, and guests.
- Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS.
- Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.
- Advise Food Bank staff if you can’t make your shift.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Recommended:
- Mandarin speaking volunteers not required but a plus!
