SUMMARY:
We are looking for volunteers to ride along with our Food Rescue Staff Members.
* In order to be accepted for this opportunity, please sign up and await confirmation for interview and paperwork instructions.
Our Food Rescue Drivers are responsible for safely and efficiently picking up donated products from various donors such as, grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, caterers, etc. Donated products are delivered to partner agencies (food pantries, shelters, senior and disabled housing facilities, etc.,) or brought back to Second Harvest Food Bank for distribution. Food Rescue Drivers and volunteers are required to positively act as an ambassador for Second Harvest Food Bank to maintain and build donor relationships, agency partnerships, and community support.
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Represent Second Harvest Food Bank in a professional, positive, and efficient manner to increase our distribution abilities, enhance donor relationships and improve partner agency satisfaction.
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Work with Staff to safely and efficiently pick up a wide variety of donated products from grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, caterers, etc. on regular reoccurring routes. Food Rescue Drivers will from time to time be asked to pick up “call in” donations in addition to the regular route.
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Work with Staff to adjust route accordingly to maximize time, meet the needs of our donors and our partner agencies. Specified times will apply.
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Work with Staff to deliver donated goods to partner agencies (churches, shelters, senior housing facilities, schools, etc.) for distribution to the community or bring back to Second Harvest Food Bank for distribution.
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Work with Staff to complete accurate reports for donations received and donations delivered daily and provide this documentation to designated staff.
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Work with Staff to Provide excellent customer service and communication to donors and partner agencies (grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, caterers, schools, churches, senior centers, etc.) including a timely response to phone calls and emails.
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Work with Staff to maintain a clean truck (cab of truck and food storage box) and any other equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks/dollies, etc.)
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Have fun and enjoy getting to know our drivers, our donors, our agencies, and our food rescue program.
REQUIRMENTS:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must be able to maintain an attitude of positivity and respect as a representative of Second Harvest to; food bank staff, donors, partner agency personnel, clients, and any other community members.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Must be able to deal with difficult people.
- Must be able to work as a team.
- Must have clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission of Second Harvest Food Bank.
- Must dress comfortably and for a family friendly environment, potentially handling fresh foods that may cause stains.
- Must wear closed toed shoes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this volunteer position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this volunteer position, the volunteer is regularly required to use hands to; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The volunteer is required to stand; walk; sit; the volunteer is required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The volunteer must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using proper lifting techniques. The volunteer must be able to bend, squat, and reach overhead repeatedly. Specific vision abilities required by this volunteer position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The volunteer must also be able to work in varying weather conditions and temperatures.
