*Notice: For June-August, all times are moved an hour earlier*
What to Expect:
Please arrive at 9:00 a.m. for a brief orientation and instructions from our staff. As our driver unloads the truck, volunteers will be assigned tasks. Food distribution begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends when our neighbors in line have been served.
This role requires an added layer of emotional care to facilitate smooth and effective food distributions. Neighbors that attend FNEFL’s mobile pantries are facing circumstances outside of their control and experiencing the challenges of systemic hunger. Our goal is to provide food assistance with dignity, and to remove as many barriers as possible to food access. The Care Team helps accomplish these things by giving special attention to the experience of our neighbors. Please debrief with the Volunteer Coordinator(s) on shift to review duties necessary for the day's distribution.
Our Mobile Distribution Care Team volunteers help us:
- Check-in neighbors
- Help set expectations
- Answer questions
Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 16 is required
- Ability to stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time
Attire:
Please wear
comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing as our mobile pantry distributions
take place outdoors. Closed-toe/closed-heel shoes are required.
No crocs, flip-flops or sandals. No loose jewelry or headphones allowed.
Location:
Please check the Opportunities Calendar to find the Mobile Pantry location needing the Care Team.
Monthly rotation:
1st Wednesday - Calvary Baptist Church [4040 Dunn Ave.]
3rd Tuesday - JaxPAL [3450 Monument Rd.]
3rd Wednesday - Chet's Creek Church [6625 Terry Rd.]
5th Tuesday IF applicable - Chet's Creek Church [6625 Terry Rd.]
