Distribution volunteers are consistent and welcoming supports at our Lunch & Literacy distribution sites. They meet all guests’ needs with no questions asked, enforce social distancing and other safety measures, and share program information. Shifts are approximately three hours/day.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or current high school student (with approval by site staff);
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Basic people skills and a consistent, positive approach to community members;
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Sincere desire to serve the community;
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Ability to communicate with youth, teenagers, other volunteers, and adult clients openly and non-judgmentally;
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Ability to establish relationships based on mutual responsibility and respect;
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Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to suggest options and alternatives; and
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Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries when providing social or emotional support.
Responsibilities
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Attend an orientation and interview with site staff;
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Accept deliveries and unload trucks;
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Prepare and distribute material for programs;
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Attend distribution debrief meetings as needed;
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Organize, pack and distribute food, diapers, books, and other items efficiently;
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Reinforce safety and distribution guidelines with assertiveness
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Administrative tasks including data entry, managing contact lists, providing daily guest count;
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Support site staff in daily reporting;
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Communicate with people of different backgrounds in a friendly and professional manner;
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Connect families to our educational programs and resources;
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Support on-site programming and educational activities that run during distribution;
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Maintain a minimum three-month commitment to one site, volunteering at least once weekly;
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Submit documentation as requested by MW staff;
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Sign in every time you enter Mighty Writers and sign out when you leave; and
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Maintain open and timely communication with staff, other volunteers, youth workers, and clients at distribution sites.
