Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
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Job Description
East Petersburg is where we process food for freezing and dehydration. The dehydration process enables us to utilize greater volumes of produce and reduce the amount that ends up on the compost pile.
Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for setting up volunteer stations so they are ready for each shift. They are also responsible for managing volunteers and giving clear directions on what their tasks are. They must be able to answer any questions that volunteers may have. Volunteer Coordinators need to have excellent people skills and be willing to accommodate volunteers by answering their questions or placing them where they would be most comfortable working. Volunteers are a very important part of Blessings of Hope and it is important that they feel appreciated.
Responsibilities
- Set up food processing packaging and sorting before volunteer shifts start.
- Make sure the volunteers know how to do their tasks and are having a great experience.
- Answer any questions volunteers have and give clear directions and instructions.
- Engage with volunteers throughout their shift to make sure they know that they are appreciated.
- Ensure that volunteers have everything that they need.
- Clean up and put all food away after each shift.
- Learn how to use dehydrator.
- Complete all daily tasks that are setby the manager.
Requirements
- Must work well with teammates and have a strong desire to get along with others.
- Can work quickly and efficiently.
- Remain calm when it gets busy.
- Operate forklift.(training provided)
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Be detail oriented and organized.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to complete background check.
Preferred but not required:
- Have SERV safe certificate.
- Experience in working with food.
Benefits:
Our benefits for fulltime employees include:
- An employee access card to select food at the Selection Center a small handling fee is charged
- Vacation time after 90 days
- 6 paid holidays
- Health Insurance
- Notary on staff at no charge to employees
- Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement
About Blessings of Hope:
Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing todays global food crisis through dedicated food distribution efforts. Large corporations can efficiently donate food through Blessings of Hope to give back to the community and people in need.
Our ability to process and distribute the equivalent of 2 million meals each month empowers regional ministries churches disaster relief organizations and food banks to serve their local communities by feeding the hungry and sharing the love of Jesus.
Our Mission:
Empowering ministries to bring Hope to their communities by bridging the gap between food surplus and people in need.
Our Values:
Practicing stewardship through
- Resourcefulness
- Generosity
- Excellence
- Community
This is a very rewarding job as you get to serve people every day and help to feed the hungry and bring hope to people in need!
Learn more about us at Blessingsofhope
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
