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