1. Food Pantry Volunteer:

As a food pantry worker, all the duties that you perform allows us to be even more competent and efficient in helping the food pantry operate smoothly in order for us to serve the community.

DUTIES:

The Food Pantry Worker is responsible for carrying out the following types of activities (including, but not limited to including:

• Food donation sorting and storage, inventory checking, stocking pantry shelves and coolers, discard of waste.

• Work to insure effective and efficient pantry operations.

• Culling of fruit and produce to maintain appropriate product quality

• Works in a safe manner and complies with all safety rules and procedures. Promotes team safety.

• Keep all shelves organized, clean, well-stocked, and properly rotated.

• Accept and unload food truck deliveries from local businesses and partners.

• Ensure work station provided is clean and debris free at the end of the shift.

• Conducts housekeeping to assure that work areas meet USDA standards for cleanliness and that areas are organized, clean, safe, and clutter free.

• Represents the Salvation Army in a courteous and professional manner with donors, volunteers, visitors, community members, agency partners, and others.

• Supports successful food drives and pickups as directed including occasional Saturday and seasonal work, when necessary.

• Assist in preparing unhoused food bags and kits

• Attends staff and training meetings as directed.

• Able to accept extra assignments if possible, as needed or requested.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Must be at least 17

• Positive attitude

• Must complete orientation and training.

• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Must be honest, fair, and courteous.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to problem solve

• Ability to work under demanding and stressful situations

• Able to work as a team player.

• Willing to follow directions

• Must be dependable, motivated, and a self-starter.

• Reliable, personal transportation required.

Things to know about volunteering at the Salvation Army Simi Valley:

• All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes; no heels, open-toe shoes, or sandals are allowed inside the food pantry. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing – such as jeans, t-shirt, and tennis shoes.