Food Pantry Volunteer at a Supportive Housing Org (Miller Manor location

Food Pantry Volunteer at a Supportive Housing Org (Miller Manor location)

Avalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon's Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.

• Set-Up:
  • Updating weekly temperature logs for fridges and freezers
  • Prepping bags (open and double bag) for pick-ups and deliveries
  • Sorting and tossing outdated or spoiled food from last week
  • Bringing out any food for the pantry from fridge/freezer
  • Helping unload Food Gatherers delivery from pallets
  • Setting up and displaying food in the designated shopping area
• During:
  • Monitoring pick up line (maintaining social distancing)
  • Running bags for pick up orders
  • Entering clients into database (Link2
    
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  • Assisting support coordinators in loading deliveries into their vehicles
• Clean-Up:
  • Putting any extra food away on shelves, into the fridge, or freezer
  • Wiping down tables and kitchen counters
  • Breaking down boxes and taking them to the recycling area
  • Taking out trash and replacing liners
  • Sweeping and mopping floors

• Ability to effectively work with diverse populations in a non-judgmental way
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must possess a highly positive and enthusiastic attitude and strong commitment toward helping those in need
• Available to commit to 4-8 hours a week, at least 12 hours a month
• Minimum 3-month commitment preferred

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Title:

Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To:

Marian Turner, Community Builder

Location:

On-site at Miller Manor (727 Miller Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - Fridays 9 AM - 12 PM

Compensation:
This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.