Volunteer Driver Needed for Food Pick-up (Comm22/Celadon)

Project Access offers a variety of activities to enrich the lives of children, families and seniors living in affordable housing.

If you have just ONE DAY or ONE HOUR A WEEK to share you can help provide READING CLUBS, ARTS & CRAFTS, CHARACTER EDUCATION & many more activities that help children develop self-confidence and a love of learning!

We are seeking a reliable and committed volunteer to assist with our weekly food pantry program. Your support will help ensure low-income seniors have access to essential groceries each week.

In need of volunteers who are available: Every Thursday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Duties include:

• Picking up food in your personal vehicle from:
• Pavilions – 515 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
• Delivering food to one of our community Resource Centers
• Packing & sorting food into bags/boxes into your vehicle
• Sorting food by category (e.g., fruits, bread, dairy, ready-to-eat meals, etc.)
• Walking back and forth to load/unload food
• Ensuring no food is left behind (a second trip is okay if completed by 12:00 PM)
• Unloading food into the Center with help from the Resident Services Coordinator
• Option to support distribution or other programs if more volunteer hours are desired

Food is delivered to either of the following Resource Centers every Thursday:

• COMM22 – 690 Beardsley St, San Diego, CA 92113
• Celadon – 929 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• Proof of car insurance
• Reliable attendance – must not miss scheduled pick-ups
• Strong communication skills & responsiveness
• Vehicle with ample space to accommodate food boxes/bags
• Comfortable with light to moderate physical activity

If interested, reply to this listing or directly connect with our Resident Services Coordinator:

• Bianca Casillas Zavala
  • Email: bzavala@project-access.org