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Published 9/24/25 2:29PM
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Grocery Rescue Driver

South County Outreach
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Irvine, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Once a week, early morning shifts
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Drivers License, insurance, and good driving record required

    Description

    Grocery Rescue Driver

    South County Outreach is currently looking for friendly, responsible volunteer drivers to help out at the South County Outreach Food Pantry. Our driver volunteers assist with picking up food donations from local grocery stores and business donors, food drives, and community events and delivering the donations to our pantry.

    Responsibilities:

    Drive the South County Outreach trucks (F150 or 350) or your own vehicle out to local grocery stores to pick up food donations and deliver them back to the South County Outreach Food Pantry (Irvine).

    Time Commitment:

    We are currently looking for weekly, ongoing volunteers that can commit to one shift each week (3 - 4 hours). Pickups typically occur between 7:00am - 10:00am.

    • Hours vary depending on the daily pickup schedule.

    Requirements:

    • Must provide copy of driver's license, driver's insurance, and a clean driving record.
    • Must undergo driver safety training.
    • Must be able to lift heavy boxes (25-30 lbs).

    Location

    On-site
    7 Whatney, Suite B, Irvine, California, US
    Suite B

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    Instructions:

    Please fill out the Volunteer Application and return.

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