The minimum age to volunteer for this project is 13 years old. *Volunteers under 18 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian or other adult chaperone each time they volunteer, regardless of age or project.
* Is Outdoors
Best for volunteers who prefer customer service and customer interactions
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Loading cars as they come through the drive-thru
- Directing traffic through the parking lot
- Bagging bulk produce or food items into family size bags
- Assisting any families who walk up
Training Provided: No experience required - we'll train you at the start of your first shift!
Safety Protocols: Closed-toe shoes required
Work Environment:
- Our mobile pantry takes place outdoors in the parking lot.
- Exposure to car exhaust fumes in an open area
- Exposure to weather conditions, including cold or warm temperatures, rain, and snow
- Working around moving vehicles and equipment
- Working on slippery work surfaces during rain or snow
What else do I need to know?
This project requires repetitive lifting and bending
This project does take place outdoors.
This is a rain or shine event, please dress for the weather.
Volunteers should be comfortable standing for a 3-hour shift with minimal breaks.
This project does take place in a fast-paced, drive-thru environment with heavy traffic so it may not be right for everyone.
Some accommodations can be made. Please let us know prior to signing up if you need accommodations so we can determine if this project is a good fit for you!
If you have questions, please contact Christina Basey, Director of Volunteer Programs, at cbasey@gleaners.org.
Interested volunteers can register at gleaners.volunteerhub.com
