Driver - Food Bank

Activity Summary:

Be a part of serving the community by driving for The Salvation Army!

The Driver is a vital part of our daily operations of programs and services requiring the transportation of goods, food, or individuals to various locations throughout the Lincoln area. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Safely operate the vehicles under direct supervision
  • Assist in loading and/or unloading of transported items
  • Ensure timely transport of people and or items

This position can be flexible. We need someone to commit to 2- 4 hours a week, Monday through Thursday . To Pick up Starbucks donated food items, and bring them back to the facility and put them away. Once a month 3rd or 4th Thursday of the month to pick up food from Midwest Food Bank, and Drive the mobile canteen food van back to the Life Center. Pick up at Midwest is 12pm. 

Qualifications:

  • 18 years or older
  • Passion for helping
  • Experience and comfort in driving throughout the city
  • High energy, poised demeanor, and friendly disposition
  • Ability to relate to and work with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Reliable, organized, and hard working
  • Pass initial screening process, including a background check and Motor Vehicle Report

Policies:

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

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. 

Off-street parking is available, as well as the back parking lot. 

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 (Bill Dolan) at (william.dolan@usc.salvationarmy.org)

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

Qualifications Required

  • Background Check
  • Motor Vehicle Registry Approval Must be at least Cleared