Volunteer Opportunity: Food Pantry at a Supportive Housing Org (Miller Manor location)

Job Description

Job Description

About Avalon HousingAt Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don't just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.About Our Food PantriesAvalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon's Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.Food Pantry VolunteerCore Responsibilities Include:Set-Up:Updating weekly temperature logs for fridges and freezersPrepping bags (open and double bag) for pick-ups and deliveriesSorting and tossing outdated or spoiled food from last weekBringing out any food for the pantry from fridge/freezerHelping unload Food Gatherers delivery from palletsSetting up and displaying food in the designated shopping areaDuring:Monitoring pick up line (maintaining social distancing)Running bags for pick up ordersEntering clients into database (Link2Feed)Assisting support coordinators in loading deliveries into their vehiclesClean-Up:Putting any extra food away on shelves, into the fridge, or freezerWiping down tables and kitchen countersBreaking down boxes and taking them to the recycling areaTaking out trash and replacing linersSweeping and mopping floorsDesired Qualifications and Experience:Ability to effectively work with diverse populations in a non-judgmental wayAbility to work as part of a teamMust possess a highly positive and enthusiastic attitude and strong commitment toward helping those in needAvailable to commit to 4-8 hours a week, at least 12 hours a monthMinimum 3-month commitment preferredPhysical Demands:Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.Position InformationJob Title: Food Pantry VolunteerReports To: Marian Turner, Community BuilderLocation: On-site at Miller Manor (727 Miller Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - Fridays 9 AM - 12 PMCompensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard.