Food and Infant Needs Coordinator

Food and Infant Needs Coordinator

We are seeking a volunteer to assist clients with food and infant needs. If you live Montgomery County, MD, we can use your help!

Responsibilities include:

• Retrieving and returning voicemails.

• Booking pantry appointments or deliveries based on client needs.

• Registering new households in the Food Bank Manager database.

• Informing clients about Gaithersburg HELP services and referring them to other teams (Rx, Transportation, etc.) as needed.

• Refer callers to other resources available in the county, as needed. Keep informed of those resources as displayed on the Gaithersburg HELP webpage.

• Working scheduled shifts and coordinating with the lead volunteer.

This role is remote and requires a computer with internet access. Volunteers should be comfortable with emails, online forms, and basic online research. Commitment is 1-5 hours per week.

Ideal candidates have:

• A pleasant telephone manner

• Patience and active listening skills

• A genuine desire to help others with respect

Training provided (max 4 hours).

NOTE: While this is a remote volunteer opportunity, we prefer candidates who live in Montgomery County, Maryland.

If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you!

How to reach us:

Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 301-216-2510 Box 6

Email: volunteer@gaithersburghelp.org

Apply Online: www.gaithersburghelp.org/volunteer