NOTE: This opportunity is NOT at the Feeding South Dakota warehouse on N. Westport Ave. The location of the distribution/volunteer check-in is at Knife River office located at 1305 N Louise Ave.
Directions:
Please check-in at Knife River office located at 1305 N Louise Ave.
Key Responsibilities:
Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks to help with the Thanksgiving Giveaway. The distribution will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 18th. This opportunity includes working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Volunteer duties may include:
- Directing traffic and greeting the public
- Distributing tickets to guests receiving meals
- Loading food into vehicles and ensuring a friendly farewell
Support/Training:
Please plan for inclement weather. We encourage you to dress in layers and wear comfortable clothing. Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival and will have staff support and supervision throughout their shift.
Volunteers working around traffic will be given additional safety gear to wear.
Qualifications:
- Ability to stand and walk for 2-3 hours at a time
- Ability to lift about 10 to 40 pounds
- Work will be outdoors in winter weather. Please dress accordingly to stay warm. Water and coffee will be available.
Age Requirements:
This position will be working outdoors in a parking lot around vehicle traffic. For safety reasons, all volunteers must be 11 years or older. Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Reminder:
We welcome you to volunteer with friends, family or co-workers. If you will be volunteering with others please be sure to respond to this opportunity using the "respond as a team" feature.
