Food Pantry Gleaning Volunteer

Department: Social Services

Reports to: Social Services Program Manager

Shift day/hours: Shifts are Fridays 10:30am-12:30pm.

William Temple House in NW Portland is seeking a Food Pantry Gleaning Volunteer to

assist our Social Services staff with weekly pickups of donated food and hygiene items

from an Amazon warehouse. This volunteer position does not require driving, as the

individual will go with a staff member in the WTH van to make pickups.

*Social distance protocols with be followed while loading/unloading items. Masks will be

worn at all times.

Duties:

● Assist staff members with the pickup of donated items

● Help load and unload the donations in and out of the WTH van

● Sort and stock the donations upon returning to the food pantry.

Job Requirements:

This is a physical position that involves time spent in a warehouse and walk-in

cooler/freezer.

● Able to lift and carry 50-75 lbs, including down a set of stairs.

● Able to work on your feet - this is a physical job.

● Willingness to use equipment to move the donations, including hand trucks,

rolling carts, and pallet jacks (training can be provided).

● Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with fellow volunteers, staff, and

partner agency representatives (donors).

● Pass a criminal background check.

● Desire to help reduce food waste and combat food insecurity in Portland.

● Be 18 years of age or older.

For more information please contact Cliff Johnson, Director of Volunteers & Outreach, at

cjohnson@williamtemple.org, or (503)715-0248.