Volunteer: Rescue Driver Volunteer 360 Communities Food Shelf | LakevilleHelp reduce food waste and fight hunger in Dakota County by serving as a Rescue Driver for 360 Communities. Rescue Drivers pick up donated food from local grocery stores and partners, transport it safely to the Lakeville Food Shelf, and assist with unloading and sorting donated items.This volunteer role is ideal for someone who is comfortable driving, enjoys staying active, and is willing to take ownership of the food rescue process from pickup through delivery.What Makes a Great Rescue Driver?Our Rescue Driving Volunteers are dependable, safety-minded, physically able to handle food donations, willing to learn new procedures, and comfortable representing 360 Communities while building positive relationships with our donation partners.By volunteering as a Rescue Driver, you'll help ensure quality food reaches local families instead of going to waste. Every rescue makes a difference.ResponsibilitiesDrive personal vehicle to scheduled food rescue locations and back to the Lakeville Food Shelf.Load and unload rescued food donations safely and efficiently.Weigh donated products, record required information, and complete temperature checks and other food safety procedures.Communicate professionally with store personnel during pickups.Use good judgment when evaluating donated food and discuss concerns with store staff when items appear unsuitable for donation due to spoilage, improper temperatures, or significantly outdated "best by" dates.Assist with sorting donations and removing unusable products after returning to the food shelf whenever possible. This support is greatly appreciated by our warehouse team and helps keep rescued food moving to families in need.Physical RequirementsAbility to regularly lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand, bend, carry, and move throughout the duration of a rescue shift.QualificationsMust have your own vehicle and be willing to drive it for pickups. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record and current insurance.Ability to follow food safety procedures and complete basic paperwork and recordkeeping.
Nonprofit: 360 Communities Help reduce food waste and fight hunger in Dakota County by serving as a Rescue Driver for 360 Communities. Rescue Drivers pick up donated food from local grocery stores and partners, transport it safely to the Lakeville Food Shelf, and assist with unloading and sorting donated items.This volunteer role is ideal for someone who is comfortable driving, enjoys staying active, and is willing to take ownership of the food rescue process from pickup through delivery.What Makes a Great Rescue Driver?Our Rescue Driving Volunteers are dependable, safety-minded, physically able to handle food donations, willing to learn new procedures, and comfortable representing 360 Communities while building positive relationships with our donation partners.By volunteering as a Rescue Driver, you'll help ensure quality food reaches local families instead of going to waste. Every rescue makes a difference.ResponsibilitiesDrive personal vehicle to scheduled food rescue locations and back to the Lakeville Food Shelf.Load and unload rescued food donations safely and efficiently.Weigh donated products, record required information, and complete temperature checks and other food safety procedures.Communicate professionally with store personnel during pickups.Use good judgment when evaluating donated food and discuss concerns with store staff when items appear unsuitable for donation due to spoilage, improper temperatures, or significantly outdated "best by" dates.Assist with sorting donations and removing unusable products after returning to the food shelf whenever possible. This support is greatly appreciated by our warehouse team and helps keep rescued food moving to families in need.Physical RequirementsAbility to regularly lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand, bend, carry, and move throughout the duration of a rescue shift.QualificationsMust have your own vehicle and be willing to drive it for pickups. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record and current insurance.Ability to follow food safety procedures and complete basic paperwork and recordkeeping.
Nonprofit: 360 Communities Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55044 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Morning Warehouse Volunteer in Rosemount Food ShelfAre you the type of person who's already up before most people have had their first cup of coffee? Looking for a meaningful way to start your day while making a direct impact in your community? Our Morning Warehouse Volunteers in Rosemount help prepare the food shelf for a successful day by ensuring shelves are stocked, donations are processed, and incoming deliveries are organized before clients arrive. This early morning shift (6/6:30am-9:30am) offers a chance to stay active, work alongside a small team, and see the immediate difference your efforts make. Tasks may include checking expiration dates, stocking shelves, weighing donations, organizing inventory, and putting away deliveries. No two mornings are exactly alike, as the work varies based on donations and deliveries received each day. Volunteers should be able to lift at least 20 pounds. Typically, two to three volunteers work together during each shift, creating a friendly, team-oriented environment. Start your day with purpose and help ensure our food shelf is ready to serve the community! Nonprofit: 360 Communities Are you the type of person who's already up before most people have had their first cup of coffee? Looking for a meaningful way to start your day while making a direct impact in your community? Our Morning Warehouse Volunteers in Rosemount help prepare the food shelf for a successful day by ensuring shelves are stocked, donations are processed, and incoming deliveries are organized before clients arrive. This early morning shift (6/6:30am-9:30am) offers a chance to stay active, work alongside a small team, and see the immediate difference your efforts make. Tasks may include checking expiration dates, stocking shelves, weighing donations, organizing inventory, and putting away deliveries. No two mornings are exactly alike, as the work varies based on donations and deliveries received each day. Volunteers should be able to lift at least 20 pounds. Typically, two to three volunteers work together during each shift, creating a friendly, team-oriented environment. Start your day with purpose and help ensure our food shelf is ready to serve the community! Nonprofit: 360 Communities Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55068 Allow Groups: No |