Volunteer Opportunity: Food Pantry at a Supportive Housing Org (Pauline location)

Avalon Housing Volunteers•Ann Arbor, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Avalon Housing is a nonprofit supportive housing provider working to build healthy, safe, and inclusive communities and help people stay and thrive in their homes. Food Pantry Volunteers support Avalon’s Community Building team and tenant group with the operation of the food pantry at the Pauline location in Ann Arbor. The volunteer role is on-site on Thursdays from 9 AM to 12 PM and is unpaid. Direct, approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed. Volunteers assist with pantry setup, operations, and cleanup. Tasks include recording refrigerator and freezer temperatures; preparing bags; sorting food; moving, unloading, and displaying pantry food; monitoring the pickup line; preparing orders; entering clients into Link2Feed; helping support coordinators load deliveries; and cleaning the pantry area. Volunteers are asked to commit to 4–8 hours per week and at least 12 hours per month. A minimum three-month commitment is preferred. Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a non-judgmental way.
Ability to work as part of a team.
A highly positive and enthusiastic attitude and a strong commitment to helping people in need.
Availability to commit to 4–8 hours per week and at least 12 hours per month.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three-month commitment preferred.

Responsibilities

Update weekly temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
Prepare bags for pickups and deliveries, including opening and double-bagging them.
Sort and discard outdated or spoiled food.
Bring pantry food out of the refrigerator and freezer.
Help unload Food Gatherers deliveries from pallets.
Set up and display food in the designated shopping area.
Monitor the pickup line and maintain social distancing.
Run bags for pickup orders.
Enter clients into the Link2Feed database.
Help support coordinators load deliveries into their vehicles.
Put extra food away on shelves or in the refrigerator or freezer.
Wipe down tables and kitchen counters.
Break down boxes and take them to the recycling area.
Take out trash and replace liners.
Sweep and mop floors.