What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Associate position at The Regional Food Bank?
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Possesses a high school or equivalent diploma
A valid New York State driver's license
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Passion for community service and the mission of food banks.
Position Summary: Assists Volunteer Engagement Specialist with warehouse duties. Works with and supports individual and group volunteers.
Physical Requirements: This position works in a typical warehouse setting and will be exposed to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. There will be extended periods of standing, bending, lifting, balancing, and handling materials. This position would normally have routine opportunities for the employee to be able to alter their physical position or change eye focus. This position will require the safe use of power equipment. Employee should have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervises and works with volunteers to sort and re-pack food and non-food products in the warehouse.
2. Processes finished pallets, records them on receiving sheets, and puts them in the appropriate racks.
3. Assists the Volunteer Coordinators with warehouse duties, as needed.
4. Processes incoming pallets of donations. Separates bulk items from salvage and submits appropriate receiving sheets to the Warehouse Operations Coordinator.
5. Assists with daily pest mitigation efforts.
6. Works with volunteers and staff in other areas of the operation as needed.
7. Maintains a clean and safe workspace.
8. Inspects power equipment prior to use.
9. Follows all safety standards and procedures.
10. Works independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the mission of the Food Bank.
11. Adheres to the Food Bank's Employee Code of Conduct.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefit package which includes PTO, Holiday pay and an annual 401k contribution.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
The Regional Food Bank - the only organization of its kind in northeastern New York - has been in operation since 1982. Through its main facility in Latham and our Hudson Valley facility in Cornwall-on-Hudson in Orange County, the Food Bank serves charitable agencies and donor partners in 23 counties covering 40 percent of New York State. Working in partnership with the food industry, the Food Bank collects large donations of unmarketable but wholesome food and distributes it to non-profit programs feeding our neighbors in need. From the Canadian border to the New Jersey border, in urban, rural, and suburban communities, the Food Bank provided 48 million pounds of food and grocery items to nearly 830 partner agencies in 2023. For more information about the Food Bank, please see https://regionalfoodbank.net
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
