Join Us in Closing the Hunger Gap!
The Central Texas Food Bank is dedicated to nourishing our neighbors and leading the community in the fight against hunger. We invite you to be part of our mission by becoming a motivated, mission-driven volunteer.
Position Overview
We are seeking volunteers to support our Home Delivery Team. In this role, you will assist in our Warehouse by packing, labeling, and palletizing Home Delivery Food Boxes. This position involves physical tasks, including lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds and using light equipment like a manual pallet jack. Volunteers should be aware of warehouse safety practices as you’ll be working around machines with moving parts.
Details:
- Location: Central Texas Food Bank, 6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
- Schedule: Tuesday mornings from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Commitment: One 3.5-hour shift per week for a minimum of 3 months
- Age Requirement: 18 and up
As a Home Delivery Support Volunteer, you will:
- Ensure food is handled according to safe food handling procedures.
- Accurately label boxes for delivery.
- Assist Home Delivery staff with various duties as needed.
You’re a great candidate if you are:
- Highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Capable of lifting 30 lbs and comfortable being on your feet for extended periods.
- Excellent in written and verbal communication.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Willing to work in varying climate conditions.
Before starting as a Home Delivery Support Volunteer, you will:
- Complete a Civil Rights Training (1 hour) online at your convenience.
- Complete a client database (Oasis) training (30 minutes) online at your convenience.
- Complete software user confidentiality training and quiz (5 minutes) online at your convenience.
- Sign a Client User Confidentiality Form.
To apply, please email volunteer@centraltexasfoodbank.org and mention the Home Delivery Support volunteer role. We look forward to welcoming you to our team as we work together to nourish our community!
