We are looking for compassionate and responsible volunteers with an active driver's license, cellphone, and a reliable vehicle to help Sycamore Collaborative distribute groceries to families facing food insecurity throughout Schenectady County. Sycamore Collaborative receives referrals from a multitude of agencies, organizations, and families We are requesting support from dedicated individuals to meet this increasing need for our neighbors who lack the necessities to access the pantry!
Sycamore Collaborative's Food Pantry schedules its deliveries Tuesday - Thursday; most routes take about an hour to complete. We deliver to the entire county of Schenectady, including zip codes 12302 – 12309, but the majority are delivered within the city of Schenectady. For your convenience, most of your deliveries will be within a specific neighborhood or within certain zip codes that are in close proximity to each other. Please let us know if you would like to deliver to the outlying areas of the county, like Scotia, Duanesburg, and Rotterdam.
Responsibilities:
- Safely transport food from the pantry to designated delivery locations using your own vehicle or, if available, the organization's delivery vehicle.
- Interact professionally and respectfully with recipients during the delivery process. Report any concerns or observations related to recipients' well-being to the Food Pantry team.
- Submit delivery reports to Sycamore Collaborative's team for tracking and reporting purposes.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Passion for community service and addressing food insecurity.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry boxes, and perform other tasks related to pantry operations.
- Reliable and punctual.
- 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!
*Please note that Sycamore Collaborative does NOT reimburse for gas mileage.
