Mobile Foodshare Assistant

Mobile Foodshare Assistant

Initiative: Beyond the Basics

Impact area: Basic needs (food, clothing, housing)

Location(s): Hartford

Hours: Second and fourth Friday, 10:30-11:15am

Desired level of commitment: Twice per month

Duration: Year-round

Age requirement: 18+

Tasks may include:

* Unpacking food from Mobile Foodshare truck

* Setting up food on tables

* Greeting community members

* Distributing food to community members

* Handing out shopping bags

* Answering questions as needed

In order to volunteer, you should be:

* A registered UAServe volunteer (you will have a chance to register if you haven't already)

* Willing to attend an orientation prior to volunteering

* Willing to submit a background check

* Open to an ongoing volunteer commitment that works with your schedule

* Friendly

* Reliable

* Patient

* Spanish-speaking skills a plus