Sycamore Collaborative's food pantry is the largest in Schenectady County, serving over 12,000 community members each year and welcoming 60 + volunteers monthly! The food pantry offers a variety of locally sourced grocery products, including non-perishables, produce, meat, and dairy, as well as items for personal hygiene, dog and cat food, and infant supplies.
Join our team of friendly and compassionate volunteers during our pantry hours of operation and distribution!
Responsibilities:
- Welcome and assist guests as they arrive at the food pantry.
- Collect and record accurate information for client registration, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Provide information about available resources and programs to guests.
- Maintain, organize and up-to-date guest records and documentations.
- Answer questions and provide guidance to clients regarding available food options.
- Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to address specific guests needs.
- Connect guests with additional resources and support services available in the community.
Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Empathy and sensitivity when working with individuals and families facing food insecurity.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Basic computer skills for data entry and record-keeping.
- Proficiency in English is required, and fluency in Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, Pashto, Farci, Urdu, or any other languages spoken in the local community is highly desirable. Bilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The Pantry Intake Volunteer should be someone dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion in all aspects of the work, and should align with the organization's values.
Signing up under this posting is NOT an automatic registration. After registering for an opportunity, you will then receive an email from Cali, our Resource Development Coordinator, confirming your volunteer opportunity. You will also be asked some additional questions, to help us get to know you better and fulfill your volunteering needs!
Not only will you be helping others, but you will have fun doing it. What more could you ask for?! Sign up to volunteer today and make a positive impact in your community!
