Arnie's Cupboard Shifts

Listed by Jeanne's Cupboard

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Arnie's Cupboard!

Volunteer Responsibilities

Support the mission of the cupboard.
Attend a volunteer training.
Be familiar with all pantry policies and procedures.
Be aware of other resources and organizations available for Cupboard guests.
Be punctual, dependable, and reliable.
Follow basic food safety guidelines.
Protect the confidentiality of Cupboard guests.
Be reasonably accessible through phone calls and emails.
Give the coordinator or designee at least 24 hours notice if you can’t make your shift.

Interacting with Cupboard Guests

Greet guests with a friendly and welcoming attitude.
Ask guests to complete a registration form if not completed online.
Relate with guests in a positive manner.
Show genuine concern for all guests of the Cupboard.
Listen, be polite, and serve in a professional manner, no matter the circumstance.
Report any issues to a student manager or supervisor immediately.

Distributing Food

Help direct guests' to specific foods upon request.
Pack guests’ food in grocery bags.
Check-out guest's order.

Inventory and Maintenance

Track, weigh, and shelve all donated food items.
Shelve food items, toiletries, and supplies where they belong in the pantry.
Sort through food items, evaluate their fitness, and discard expired food weekly.
Record all discarded items on forms provided.

Cleaning

Disinfect and wipe down surfaces that are exposed to food.
Sweep floors.
Restock hand sanitizer, soap and paper towel dispensers.(if necessary)
Empty trash bins as needed.

Requirements

Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:

Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.
Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.