Volunteer Opportunity: Food Pantry at a Supportive Housing Org (Pauline location)

About Avalon Housing

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don't just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes. If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

About Our Food Pantries

Avalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon's Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.

Core Responsibilities

• Set-Up:
  • Updating weekly temperature logs for fridges and freezers
  • Prepping bags (open and double bag) for pick-ups and deliveries
  • Sorting and tossing outdated or spoiled food from last week
  • Bringing out any food for the pantry from fridge/freezer
  • Helping unload Food Gatherers delivery from pallets
  • Setting up and displaying food in the designated shopping area
• During:
  • Monitoring pick up line (maintaining social distancing)
  • Running bags for pick up orders
  • Entering clients into database (Link2Feed)
  • Assisting support coordinators in loading deliveries into their vehicles
• Clean-Up:
  • Putting any extra food away on shelves, into the fridge, or freezer
  • Wiping down tables and kitchen counters
  • Breaking down boxes and taking them to the recycling area
  • Taking out trash and replacing liners
  • Sweeping and mopping floors

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to effectively work with diverse populations in a non-judgmental way
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must possess a highly positive and enthusiastic attitude and strong commitment toward helping those in need
• Available to commit to 4–8 hours a week, at least 12 hours a month
• Minimum 3-month commitment preferred

Physical Demands

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Position Information

Reports to Bria Camp, Community Builder. On-site at Pauline (1500 Pauline Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) on Thursdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This is an unpaid, voluntary role; any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.