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Food Pantry Volunteers needed at William Temple House

William Temple House, in NW Portland, has openings for Food Pantry Volunteers. The currently available weekly shifts are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from either 10am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3pm. *We also need volunteers to be on-call for this position (24 hour notice is provided whenever possible) to fill in for shifts when we have cancellations.

Duties:

• Stock food pantry and supply center shelves with the assistance of other staff and volunteers.
• Help as 'personal shoppers', filling client lists as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of pantry area with the assistance of other staff and volunteers.
• Welcome clients and assist in the distribution of emergency food, hygiene items and other supplies to a diverse client population.

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with fellow volunteers, staff, and occasionally challenging clients.
• Be able to lift and carry 25+lbs. Able to work on feet. This is a physical job.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are a must.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Make a 2 month volunteer commitment.

To complete the volunteer application, and to view all of our volunteer opportunities, please click here:

*All applicants must submit a completed volunteer application and complete the volunteer interview and the new volunteer orientation prior to their first shift.

For more information please contact Cliff Johnson, Director of Volunteers & Outreach, at ...@williamtemple.org or (503)###-####.

2 shifts available:

• The currently available weekly shifts are Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from either 10am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3pm.: 10:00 to 12:30 PST
• The currently available weekly shifts are Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from either 10am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3pm.: 12:30 to 15:00 PST