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Published 25 days ago

Batch Meal Prep Assistant - Mobile Food Pantry

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Jacksonville, FL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License

    Description

    Help our seniors as they prepare their take home meals at UCOM’s Batch Meal Prep class. Help create a supportive, dignified experience. As a Batch Meal Prep Assistant, you’ll help neighbors build meals healthy meals to take home and share with their neighbors.

    In this role, you will:

    • Assist the program manager for the class (set-up and clean-up)
    • Help carry or place items on tables
    • Maintain program integrity (no eating, saving, or taking food)
    • Follow food safety standards, including proper food separation, safe handling of meats, and keeping food elevated and organized

    Position requirements:

    • Able to lift at least 10 lbs
    • Comfortable standing and walking slowly for a 2 hour shift
    • Willing to assist with brief set-up or clean-up
    • Reliable transportation for off-site locations

    We’re looking for someone patient, attentive, and kind—someone who enjoys one-on-one interaction and wants to help seniors shop with confidence and care.

    Location

    On-site

    Senior Apartment Homes in the Jacksonville Area

    Jacksonville, FL, USA

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