Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry Stop - Spotswood Elementary School

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Description

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

  • Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response. 
  • Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a parental consent form on file at the time of the volunteer shift. 
  • Wear close-toed shoes. 
  •  For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. 
  • Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables 
  • We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible
  • We will be outside - please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather (we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions).
  • Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline. 
  • If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times.

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Inclement Weather Plan: Inclement Weather Plan: The Mobile Pantry is here to assist with the emergency food needs of the community with limited food resources. However, there are times when the weather does not permit for safe travel. It will be evaluated on the conditions present at the time. The decision is based on the safety of all parties. Some of the weather related reasons the Mobile Pantry might be closed: - Heavy downpour rain - Snow accumulation - Closed road due to flooding - Hail - Severe thunder and lightning Do not drive if it is not safe due to weather or any other hazard that limits capacity to travel reasonably.
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Location

Get Connected Icon 400 Lorraine Ave
Fredericksburg, VA  22408

Shifts

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