PPL Volunteer Position: Keystone Food Mobile Distribution Support

Volunteer Position: Keystone Food Mobile Distribution Support

Location: New Foundations – 1145 Westminster St., St. Paul

Schedule: Every 4th Monday of the month

Volunteer Shift: 1:45 PM – 4:15 PM (Resident shopping from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Overview:

Support residents at New Foundations during the Keystone Food Mobile distribution. This outdoor event helps provide fresh and shelf-stable food to community members in a welcoming and respectful environment.

Important Notes:

• This is an outdoor event—please dress appropriately for all weather conditions (rain, snow, or sunshine).
• Events may be canceled due to severe weather (thunder/lightning or temperatures below 10°F). Volunteers will typically be notified at least one day in advance.
• Service dates may occasionally shift due to holidays; your supervisor will communicate any changes.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Greet residents in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Assist with setting up tables and organizing food items
• Help distribute food and guide residents on appropriate quantities per household (training provided)
• Support residents as they shop for their household needs
• Assist with clean-up, including packing up leftover food and folding tables

Volunteer Qualifications:

• Friendly, welcoming, and non-judgmental attitude
• Willingness to assist a diverse population of residents
• Experience working with families from varied backgrounds or those who have experienced trauma is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 20–30 lbs.
• Comfortable with bending, standing, and being active throughout the shift

Training:

• Onsite training will be provided on your first day
• Volunteers are asked to review the volunteer handbook in advance (including photo release and liability waiver)

Additional Details:

• Two volunteers are needed per shift to support staff
• Volunteers must be 16+; teens 16+ may participate on a trial basis without a guardian present