Overview
Volunteer Coordinator Jobs in East Petersburg, PA at Blessings of Hope
East Petersburg is where we process food for freezing and dehydration. The dehydration process enables us to utilize greater volumes of produce and reduce the amount that ends up on the compost pile.
Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for setting up volunteer stations, so they are ready for each shift. They are also responsible for managing volunteers and giving clear directions on what their tasks are. They must be able to answer any questions that volunteers may have. Volunteer Coordinators need to have excellent people skills and be willing to accommodate volunteers by answering their questions or placing them where they would be most comfortable working. Volunteers are a very important part of Blessings of Hope, and it is important that they feel appreciated.
Responsibilities
Set up food processing, packaging, and sorting before volunteer shifts start.
Make sure the volunteers know how to do their tasks and are having a great experience.
Answer any questions volunteers have and give clear directions and instructions.
Engage with volunteers throughout their shift to make sure they know that they are appreciated.
Ensure that volunteers have everything that they need.
Clean up and put all food away after each shift.
Learn how to use dehydrator.
Complete all daily tasks that are set by the manager.
Requirements
Must work well with teammates and have a strong desire to get along with others.
Can work quickly and efficiently.
Remain calm when it gets busy.
Operate forklift. (training provided)
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Be detail oriented and organized.
Excellent communication skills.
Able to complete background check.
Benefits:
Our benefits for full-time employees include:
An employee access card to select food at the Selection Center – a small handling fee is charged
Vacation time after 90 days
6 paid holidays
Health Insurance
Notary on staff at no charge to employees
Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement
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About Blessings of Hope:
Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing today’s global food crisis through dedicated food distribution efforts. Large corporations can efficiently donate food through Blessings of Hope to give back to the community and people in need.
Our ability to process and distribute the equivalent of 2 million meals each month empowers regional ministries, churches, disaster relief organizations, and food banks to serve their local communities by feeding the hungry and sharing the love of Jesus.
Our Mission:
Empowering ministries to bring Hope to their communities by bridging the gap between food surplus and people in need.
Our Values:
Practicing stewardship through
Resourcefulness
Generosity
Excellence
Community
This is a very rewarding job as you get to serve people every day and help to feed the hungry and bring hope to people in need!
Learn more about us at Blessingsofhope.com
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Company: Blessings of Hope
Location: East Petersburg, PA
