Please join us as a DMARC Food Pantry Volunteer!
Volunteering at the DMARC-Ket Food Pantry is just like helping a friend shop for groceries! As a food pantry volunteer, you will assist visitors in selecting their food items after they have gone through the intake process.
- Help visitors choose food items and bag items.
- Carry items to visitors’ car or other modes of transportation as needed.
- Assisting Food Pantry Manager with miscellaneous tasks as needed.
- Read and comply with any posted daily directives from the Food Pantry Manager regarding the handling of any special food products such as produce or frozen food.
- Utilize safe food-handling and food storage practices.
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Time Requirement:
Various shifts available throughout the month and week!
New DMARC-Ket Hours! We are now open daily, Monday- Friday, from 9am-5pm. We are also open the first Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm.
Volunteer Shift Hours are as follows: Monday- Friday 2pm- 4pm.
We appreciate any and all help, if these times do not work for you and you'd like to come in different times between the pantry hours, please call the Volunteer & Outreach Manager, Amanda Parkins at 515-277-6969 ext. 220.
Support/Training:
Volunteers will be provided with instructions and ongoing guidance from a DMARC staff person for the duration of their shift. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your shift for direction.
Qualifications:
Possess a passion and enthusiasm for assisting individuals and families in crisis. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while under pressure. Ability to bend, squat and frequently lift items up to 35 pounds.
Sign up on our volunteer portal!
We look forward to working with you!
