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Assist IOCP Food Shelf Shoppers

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Plymouth, MN
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    3 - 4 hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Mental Health
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Assist IOCP Food Shelf Shoppers

    Each week the IOCP Food Shelf serves 200+ households.

    Food Shelf Shopper Assistants help program participants while they are shopping in the Food Shelf and assist staff when needed. This could involve greeting shoppers, gathering items for shoppers, bagging items, restocking shelves, and answering questions.

    This role requires following all safety guidelines required by IOCP, be able to stand/move/bend on cement for length of shift, be able to lift 20lbs., be over 18, and be able to respectfully work with diverse populations.

    Shifts Available:

    • Mondays: 12:45 - 3 p.m. & 2:45 - 6 p.m.
    • Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., 1:30 - 5 p.m., & 4:30 - 7:15 p.m.
    • Thursdays: 4:30 - 7:15 p.m.
    • Fridays: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 5
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • Donation Requested

    Watch our video to learn more: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

    Each week the IOCP Food Shelf serves 200+ households.

    Food Shelf Shopper Assistants help program participants while they are shopping in the Food Shelf and assist staff when needed. This could involve greeting shoppers, gathering items for shoppers, bagging items, restocking shelves, and answering questions.

    This role requires following all safety guidelines required by IOCP, be able to stand/move/bend on cement for length of shift, be able to lift 20lbs., be over 18, and be able to respectfully work with diverse populations.

    Shifts Available:

    • Mondays: 12:45 - 3 p.m. & 2:45 - 6 p.m.
    • Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., 1:30 - 5 p.m., & 4:30 - 7:15 p.m.
    • Thursdays: 4:30 - 7:15 p.m.
    • Fridays: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 5
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • Donation Requested

    Watch our video to learn more: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

    Location

    On-site
    1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth, Minnesota, US

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