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Food Program Assistant

Day to day tasks include, greeting clients, staff & volunteers. As well as assisting with the bagging and some stocking of pantry items/produce. Assist clients with providing food item choices as advised by the food coordinator. Handing off and handling of prebagged canned or produce food items. 

Prerequisites include but are not limited to a volunteer application & volunteer confidentiality agreement being signed. As well as a level 2 background screening & civil rights training provided and covered by The Glades Initiative. 

Requirements:
•    Be able to maintain client confidentiality
•    Be able to assist with tickets and registrations if needed
•    Greet clients respectfully
•    Be able to stand for an extended period of time, if necessary
​​​​​​•    Be able to lift, pull or push at least 10-25 pounds
•    Be able to lift at least 20-25 pounds
•    Help pack produce and canned good bags 
•    Stock shelves as needed
•    Bilingual preferred (Spanish or Haitian Creole)
•    Attend trainings
•    Able to stand extended periods of time 
•    Be able to work with other staff/volunteers 
•    Possess strong organization skills
•    Self-motivated and work well independently

Volunteers will work with the organization's food program coordinator, pantry staff and regular volunteers. However, the food program coordinator, Adamaris is the pantry supervisor. Public parking and parking at the organization are available. The organizations address, 149 SE Ave D, Belle Glade, FL 33430, is also easily accessible to public transportation.

Hunger
Food Preparation/Pantry Support

Age Minimum (with Adult): 15+, Minimum Age:16+

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Volunteers needed through 9/30/2027 | 20 spots remaining
Belle Glade, FL, 33430
Araceli Rivera

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