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Lead Volunteer Position: Food Bank Distribution
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Overview
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Lead Volunteer Position: Food Bank Distribution
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VolunteerMatch, Powered by Idealist North Helpline is a non-profit organization that provides emergency services to local residents, including a food bank, financial aid to prevent evictions and utility shut-offs, hygiene supplies, diapers and baby food, and referrals to other agencies. We distribute food to our neighbors in North Seattle three times a week, serving over 1,200 individuals, with thousands of volunteer hours contributed annually. North Helpline is seeking volunteers for the position of Lead Distribution Volunteer to guide the setup and run during distribution. The volunteer lead arrives shortly before the start of distribution to guide setup, including setting up tables and chairs, delegating tasks to volunteers, pulling food and hygiene items from the pull list, and ensuring the area is ready for neighbors.
Responsibilities
Set up tables, crates and food for distribution Assist in directing volunteers Restock food and hygiene items as needed Ensure areas are kept clean and sanitary Lead in closing to put food, tables and supplies away Support other volunteers by offering breaks and answering questions
Qualifications
Volunteers should be scheduled for one (1) shift per week on a consistent basis with the ideal goal of a six month commitment All volunteer leads are expected to have completed all trainings and to stay current on best practices Be organized and maintain attention to detail Coordination and communication skills to facilitate working with team members Comfortable working in a shared, fast-paced and dynamic work environment Commitment to building an anti-racist organization
Physical Requirements
This position requires volunteers to be on their feet most of the time, to work with three to four other individuals, to keep track of multiple projects at once, and to respond to new information. Volunteers will need to bend and lift up to 20 lbs regularly. Noise levels in the warehouse are consistent with a grocery store. The warehouse is not temperature controlled and volunteers should dress for the weather.
Hiring Process / Timeline
For more information or to express interest, contact search@northhelpline.org. Please include "Volunteer Lead Lead Distribution Volunteer" in the subject line of your email.
Shifts
Wednesday and Saturday first shift 08:30 to 11:15 PST Wednesday and Saturday second shift 11:00 to 14:30 PST Thursday Afternoon shift 15:30 to 19:30 PST
Location: Bellevue, WA Salary: not applicable (volunteer position)
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Lead Volunteer Position: Food Bank Distribution
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VolunteerMatch, Powered by Idealist North Helpline is a non-profit organization that provides emergency services to local residents, including a food bank, financial aid to prevent evictions and utility shut-offs, hygiene supplies, diapers and baby food, and referrals to other agencies. We distribute food to our neighbors in North Seattle three times a week, serving over 1,200 individuals, with thousands of volunteer hours contributed annually. North Helpline is seeking volunteers for the position of Lead Distribution Volunteer to guide the setup and run during distribution. The volunteer lead arrives shortly before the start of distribution to guide setup, including setting up tables and chairs, delegating tasks to volunteers, pulling food and hygiene items from the pull list, and ensuring the area is ready for neighbors.
Responsibilities
Set up tables, crates and food for distribution Assist in directing volunteers Restock food and hygiene items as needed Ensure areas are kept clean and sanitary Lead in closing to put food, tables and supplies away Support other volunteers by offering breaks and answering questions
Qualifications
Volunteers should be scheduled for one (1) shift per week on a consistent basis with the ideal goal of a six month commitment All volunteer leads are expected to have completed all trainings and to stay current on best practices Be organized and maintain attention to detail Coordination and communication skills to facilitate working with team members Comfortable working in a shared, fast-paced and dynamic work environment Commitment to building an anti-racist organization
Physical Requirements
This position requires volunteers to be on their feet most of the time, to work with three to four other individuals, to keep track of multiple projects at once, and to respond to new information. Volunteers will need to bend and lift up to 20 lbs regularly. Noise levels in the warehouse are consistent with a grocery store. The warehouse is not temperature controlled and volunteers should dress for the weather.
Hiring Process / Timeline
For more information or to express interest, contact search@northhelpline.org. Please include "Volunteer Lead Lead Distribution Volunteer" in the subject line of your email.
Shifts
Wednesday and Saturday first shift 08:30 to 11:15 PST Wednesday and Saturday second shift 11:00 to 14:30 PST Thursday Afternoon shift 15:30 to 19:30 PST
Location: Bellevue, WA Salary: not applicable (volunteer position)
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