General Description: Food Pantry Volunteer Team members work with HACC staff to receive and sort food donations and prepare food packages for distribution to clients. Volunteer team members help keep the Food Pantry well-organized and operating efficiently.

Time Commitment: Must be able to keep a consistent schedule and have availability during at least one of the time slots listed below.

Mondays: 12:00pm – 4:30pm

Wednesdays: 8:00am – 12:30pm

Fridays: 8:00am – 12:00pm*

*Note: Individuals who desire to volunteer during the Friday shift need to be able to lift 50lbs as they will be unloading the truck.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Unload deliveries from Greater Chicago Area Food Depository Truck and other Pantry partners
Sort and clean fresh produce
Sort, stock, and rotate food shelves
Date food products
Dispose of expired food
Reorganize food and supplies, as needed
Clean and disinfect shelves and floor
Break down cardboard boxes for weekly recycling
Prepare food bags for distribution
Assist in the distribution of food to clients
Assist with paperwork, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to lift boxed food items (10 – 50 lbs.)
Able to work as part of a volunteer team
Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude
Able to keep to a consistent schedule