Vision Statement:

Building meaningful relationships and experiences guided by Jewish values.

The JCC Elmer Toth Food Pantry Volunteer plays a vital role in supporting food distribution efforts and ensuring clients receive nutritious food in a welcoming, respectful environment. Volunteers assist with food pickup, sorting, stocking, and distribution while helping maintain an organized and safe pantry.

Schedule Requirements:

• Availability on Sundays and/or Tuesdays
• Volunteer shift: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Drivers, Loaders); 10:15 AM - 1:00 PM (Intake, Sorters and Client Services); 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (Clean up)
• Must be reliable and arrive on time for scheduled shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, shorting, and organizing donated food items
• Load, unload, and transport food and supplies as needed
• Help select food for distribution
• Support pantry operations during client service hours
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pantry environment
• Interact respectfully and compassionately with clients, volunteers, and staff
• Follow all food safety and organizational procedures
• Assist with other pantry-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications: For Drivers:

• Valid driver's license required
• Clean driving record required
• Volunteer Drivers must be willing to use their own vehicle

Qualifications: For Intake:

• Familiarity with Personal Computers
• Knowledge of MS Excel
• Demonstrated ability to perform data entry rapidly and efficiently
• Willingness to learn Feedmore applications, including Link2Feed and MealConnect

Qualifications: For All volunteers

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must pass a background check prior to acceptance
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to serving the community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Loaders: Ability to lift and carry 25-60 pounds
• Client Services: Ability to lift and carry 25-45 pounds
• All Others:
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to climb stairs safely
• Ability to bend, reach, push, and pull as needed during pantry operations

Preferred Qualities

• Passion for helping individuals and families experiencing food insecurity
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and treat all clients with dignity and respect
• Fluency in Spanish, Farsi, Pashto, Russian or Ukrainian a plus
• Completion of ServSafe Food Handler Training (we will arrange that for you)

Impact

By serving as a Food Pantry Volunteer, you will help ensure that community members have access to nutritious food and essential resources while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity.