IMPORTANT: This opportunity cannot be signed up for without completing the Mobile guest check-in training. Once trained, a site manager will approve the RC Mobile Check In qualification. For more information, email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org or call 605-348-2689.
Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to help check guests into our mobile food distributions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately record Guest attendance on the supplied iPad.
- Indicate the number of households being picked up by Guest by marking their vehicle with a washable marker or paper “tag."
- Provide a space for guests not to feel judged while receiving food.
Support/Training:
Volunteers will be given instructions and training at a training session prior to the shift and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift.
What to wear:
Distributions are held outside, please dress accordingly for all types of weather. Wear comfortable clothing in layers. Fully enclosed shoes are required, 100% of the foot must be covered. No crocks, sandals, Keen sandals, etc. If you arrive not wearing appropriate footwear, we will kindly ask that you leave and change shoes or volunteer with us another time.
Qualifications:
- Must have a friendly disposition and can SMILE!
- Ability to stand and walk for 2-3 hours at a time.
- Must be comfortable with tablet usage.
- Must have completed the mobile check in training prior to signing up for the opportunity.
Volunteer and Guest Safety:
- It’s important to Feeding South Dakota that our guests and volunteers feel safe while promoting a judgement-free zone.
- If a volunteer witnesses something that they believe could be abuse or harassment by or to a volunteer or guest, please notify a staff member.
- If a volunteer feels uncomfortable because of item(s) in a vehicle (a threatening dog, gun, etc.) and doesn’t feel safe to complete their assigned task, please defer to staff.
If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or another emergency, please call 605-348-2689 or email rcinfo@feedingsouthdakota.org
