Help individuals in need on the southside gain access to free healthy foods by joining MCC as a Delivery Team Volunteer for our Emergency Food Pantry!
A Delivery Team Volunteer assists with receiving and organizing food deliveries from our food bank and other partners. This position involves physically unloading deliveries from our food bank and assisting with the initial sorting and storage of donated items.
Responsibilities:
- Assist staff and other volunteers with physically unloading incoming deliveries of food items from food bank trucks or other delivery vehicles.
- Sort and organize donated food, handled safely and with care.
- Check expiration dates and quality of items, removing any expired or damaged goods that could impact food safety and freshness of products.
- Keep the unloading area and storage spaces clean, organized, and clear from any hazards.
- Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff members to complete tasks and ensure safe and efficient delivery
- Cleanup tasks at the end of the shift, leave the area free of debris and surfaces disinfected.
Requirements:
- All volunteers must complete an MCC volunteer application and waiver before attending their first shift
- Ability to lift and carry boxes of varying weights safely, up to approximately 50 pounds, and perform physical tasks related to unloading deliveries.
- Commitment to volunteering on a regular schedule and punctuality for assigned shifts.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with a diverse team of volunteers and staff members.
- Orientation and training will be provided on-site to familiarize volunteers with food safety protocols, proper lifting techniques, and pantry procedures.
- Adhere to food safety guidelines safety, MCC policies
Time commitment varies depending on volunteer availability, A typical shift will last 2 hours, once per
week. Preference is given to volunteers who can commit regularly; however, volunteers are accepted for
single-day opportunities as well.
