Description:
Our Oakland Grocery Center is the heart of our East Bay operations. Located in downtown Oakland, it’s where clients pick up meals or groceries. Volunteers help provide a welcoming environment for clients. Volunteer tasks include:
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Checking in clients in our database
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Ensuring client menus are filled out properly
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Assembling and packing groceries and medically-tailored meals
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Sorting, repackaging and stocking produce and other grocery items
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Maintaining a safe and sanitary shopping atmosphere
Qualifications:
Volunteer must
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Be at least fifteen (15) years of age.
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Practice safe steps in food handling, wear protective gear during entire shift and thoroughly wash and sanitize hands.
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Follow all instructions and directions given by staff, whose main goals are the quality of the meals and safety of clients, volunteers and staff alike.
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Be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and capable of standing during the volunteer shift.
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Be able to work well with others and comfortable interacting with a culturally diverse population.
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Maintain client confidentiality.
Shift Times:
9:30 am – 12:00 pm and 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Dress Code:
Short sleeve shirt, closed-toe shoes, and long pants.
Volunteer Location:
Oakland
If you are interested in scheduling a weekly volunteer shift, complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form. If you are not able to commit to a weekly shift, please sign up for one of our Hot Spot shifts.