DMARC-Ket Food Pantry Volunteer

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Description

Please join us as a DMARC Food Pantry Volunteer!

Volunteering at the DMARC-Ket Food Pantry is just like helping a friend shop for groceries! As a food pantry volunteer, you will assist visitors in selecting their food items after they have gone through the intake process.

  • Help visitors choose food items and bag items.
  • Carry items to visitors’ car or other modes of transportation as needed.
  • Assisting Food Pantry Manager with miscellaneous tasks as needed.
  • Read and comply with any posted daily directives from the Food Pantry Manager regarding the handling of any special food products such as produce or frozen food.
  • Utilize safe food-handling and food storage practices.
  • Time Requirement:

    Various shifts available throughout the month and week! 

    New DMARC-Ket Hours! We are now open daily, Monday- Friday, from 9am-5pm. We are also open the first Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm. 

    Volunteer Shift Hours are as follows: Monday- Friday 9am-11:30 am, 11am-1:30pm, 1pm-3:30pm, 3pm-5:30pm. 

    Saturdays- 9am-11am, 11am-1:30pm. 

    We appreciate any and all help, if these times do not work for you and you'd like to come in different times between the pantry hours, please call the Volunteer & Outreach Manager, Amanda Parkins at 515-277-6969 ext. 220. Food Pantry Volunteer | DMARC (galaxydigital.com)

    Support/Training:

    Volunteers will be provided with instructions and ongoing guidance from a DMARC staff person for the duration of their shift. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your shift for direction. 

     Qualifications:

    Possess a passion and enthusiasm for assisting individuals and families in crisis. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while under pressure. Ability to bend, squat and frequently lift items up to 35 pounds.

    Sign up on our volunteer portal!

     We look forward to working with you!

Details

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Location

Get Connected Icon 100 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA  50315