The Polack Food Bank operates a home-delivery program, providing healthy food and toiletries twice a month to community members unable to come to the Food Bank.
Volunteers will prepare, load and deliver grocery bags of needed items to homes on a designated route. A personal vehicle is required for this position.
This is a great opportunity for families!
Shifts:
- Tuesdays or Wednesdays:
- Either 2pm – 3pm or 3pm – 4pm
- Some Sundays depending on availability.
- Deliveries are made every 2 weeks.
- Shifts scheduled in advance (consistent times & dates each month preferred).
Responsibilities:
- Assemble delivery bags in the Polack Food Bank at the JFS Capitol Hill Campus (1601 16th Ave, Seattle, 98122).
- Give the delivery recipient or caseworker at least two days’ notice before delivering.
- Deliver groceries during designated times, except during Jewish holidays.
- Complete necessary paperwork for each pickup.
- Follow contractual agreement as outlined in “Procedure for Home Delivery Food Bank.”
Requirements:
- Age 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Current Washington State driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to set and politely convey appropriate boundaries.
- Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers.
- Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS.
- Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.
