The Salvation Army - Blue Island

Activity Summary:

Be a part of serving the community through our food pantry!

The Food Pantry Assistant will help to create a positive experience for pantry visitors. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Greeting clients
• Checking for required paperwork
• Assisting in collecting food
• Bagging groceries
• Ensuring guests receive the correct items
• Stocking shelves

Our Food Pantry volunteer hours are Tuesdays from 9:00am - 12:00am to prepare items, and Wednesdays from 9:00am - 3:00pm to distribute groceries to the community.

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Must enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Possess effective communication abilities
• Reliable, professional, and friendly
• Ability to show kindness to everyone
• Must be able to comfortably lift 25 pounds
• Pass initial screening process, including a background check
• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Policies:

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not permitted at any Salvation Army facilities or volunteer sites.

Pants/shorts and a shirt with sleeves must cover the waist and fit comfortably. Transparent and tight-fitting clothes are not permitted. For your safety, closed toe shoes are required.

For your safety and the safety of others, you need to bring and wear a personal face covering over your nose and mouth while volunteering. You will also complete a brief health screening prior to volunteering.

Off-street parking is available.

If this volunteer opportunity seems like a match for your experience, skills, and interests, please click + Sign Up below, or the Fill in an Application button.

For additional questions, please contact Lt. Shannon Norcross at 708.332.0100 or shannon.cabrera@usc.salvationarmy.org

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!