Available Position to Start
ASAP
Co-Director (Volunteer
Position)
Overview:
Play a
key role in the important mission of providing valuable food accessibility,
food security, and support to community members in need. Build and
cultivate relationships with volunteers and clients. Co-manage all
aspects of food inventory procurement, management, controls, and distribution.
Ensure accurate record-keeping so reporting and audits run smoothly.
Tasks include:
- Maintain
a clean, well-ordered and adequate food supply to provide the best quality
food within budget
- Orient
volunteers to inventory available and tasks to be done to prepare for
smooth distribution.
- Oversee
food pantry safety policies and procedures as established by the Greater
Boston Food Bank, Canton’s Board of Health, and other agencies.
- Collaborate
with constituents, including Town of Canton offices, in delivering quality
customer service.
- Understand
and navigate available resources to disseminate to those in need.
Qualifications/Skills:
Ability
to exhibit good judgment, empathy, compassion, and a friendly demeanor.
Flexible,
resourceful, and collegial approach and attitude.
Volunteer
management, supervisory, and operations skills desired.
Ability
to identify, address, and resolve issues.
Administrative - strong organizational skills required, basic data entry and budgeting knowledge helpful
.
Knowledge
of how to review, update, streamline and document processes is a bonus.
Hours:
On site commitment of 4 hours/week
- Wednesdays, 8am-12pm
Off site,
respond to email and voicemails on a daily basis
On occasion, may be asked to assist
with coverage (Tuesday mornings)
Contact:
If
interested, please contact Mary Buckley at CantonFoodPantry@gmail.com
Canton Food Pantry
Purpose:
Our purpose is to provide free food to eligible Canton
residents. We serve many individuals and families, on a temporary basis,
who have been affected by economic problems. The Canton
Food Pantry is operated entirely by volunteers who wish to
help their fellow townspeople, by providing a basic human necessity.
Sponsor:
The Canton Food Pantry is sponsored by the Canton Area
Helpline, a private, non-profit corporation.
