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Pantry Volunteer Opportunities 
 
 (Volunteers must be at least 18 years old)
 
                   Name                                            Description


           Client Reception Area                      *Receive clients as they enter facility

                                                                   *Instruct them about Pantry procedures and paperwork
                                                                    requirements
                                                                   *Maintain client record files

 

              Food Handlers                                *As required assemble pre-packed client food boxes
                                                                   *Restock food shelves

                                                                   *Occasionally may be asked to help pick up food
                                                                    donations

              Dovetail Volunteers                          *Once per month, a group of volunteers travel to
                                                                     Dovetail's facility in Montebello to assist with packing
                                                                     food boxes, sorting/repackaging items, boxing items
                                                                     for storage, and various other duties.

              Drivers -  Dovetail Pickup                  *Travel to Dovetail Ministries in Montebello once per
                                                                      month to pick up allocation of family food boxes (use
                                                                      Pantry truck). Unload truck at Pantry - typically
                                                                      requires 2-3 hours one day per month

              Drivers - Client Delivery Orders           *Deliver food orders to qualified Pantry clients on
                                                                      Wednesday evenings 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Requires
                                                                      use of personal car and must be able to lift 30lbs

              Clothing Area  Helpers                       *Staff Pantry clothing area. Help clients select
                                                                       suitable clothing items. Receive, sort and stock 
                                                                       incoming clothing items

                                                                      *May also have opportunity to repair, clean and iron
                                                                       clothing (can be done at home)

              Food Donation Coordinator                 *Manage/coordinate local food donation sources.
                                                                       Locate/establish new sources of supply

              Housekeeping                                   *Weekly housekeeping at Pantry facility. Empty
                                                                       waste baskets, dust furniture, vacuum, restock
                                                                       restrooms, etc.

              Database Maintainance                      *Input client file information to Pantry Access 

                                                                       database. Data input must be done at Pantry facility.
                                                                       1-2 hours per week. Requires basic PC skills