Help your neighbors in need today by volunteering to distribute boxes and bags of food to those who need a little extra food assistance.
Key Responsibilities:
Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks to help with the distribution of food boxes to the public. Volunteer duties may include:
- Assist Feeding South Dakota staff by directing traffic
- Registering guests receiving food using tablets (pen and paper will be used when necessary)
- Greeting the public
- Unloading pallets of food into vehicles and ensuring a friendly farewell
Support/Training:
Volunteers will be given instructions and training upon arrival 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. Closed-toe/closed-heel 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
- Ability to lift about 10 to 30 pounds
Age Requirements:
This position may 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.
Volunteering as a TEAM:
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.
If you need to cancel your shift due to illness or another emergency, please call 605-335-0364 or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.
