Pantry Volunteer Opportunities
(Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age)
Position Description
Client Admissions *Receive clients as they enter facility
*Instruct them about admission form
*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