Service Opportunities From: Alvernia University

Volunteer: Clare's Cupboard

General Responsibilities:

• Support the mission of Clare’s Cupboard.

 • Attend a training for volunteers.

.  • Be aware of other resources and organizations available for Clare’s Cupboard users.

 • Be punctual, dependable, and reliable.

 • Sign up for at least two volunteer shifts per month.

• Practice food safety guidelines.

 • Protect the confidentiality of Clare’s Cupboard users.

• Be reasonably accessible through phone calls and emails.

 • Give Clare’s Cupboard supervisor at least 24 hours' notice if you can’t make your shift.

 Interacting with Pantry Users:

 • Greet users with a friendly and welcoming attitude

. • Ask users to fill out an intake form.

• Have a positive attitude and be approachable

• Show genuine concern for all users of the pantry.

• Listen, be polite, and serve professionally.

 • Report all concerns or problems to a supervisor immediately.

 Distributing Food

 • Help direct users to specific foods upon request

• Ensure there are bags for the pantry in Clare’s Cupboard

Inventory and Maintenance:

• Track and shelve all donated food items and purchased items.

 • Stock Clare’s Cupboard with needed food items, toiletries, and supplies where they belong in the pantry.

 • Sort through food items and discard expired food.

 Cleaning:

 • Disinfect and wipe down surfaces that are exposed to food.

• Empty small trash bins as needed.

Organization: Clare's Cupboard

General Responsibilities:

• Support the mission of Clare’s Cupboard.

 • Attend a training for volunteers.

.  • Be aware of other resources and organizations available for Clare’s Cupboard users.

 • Be punctual, dependable, and reliable.

 • Sign up for at least two volunteer shifts per month.

• Practice food safety guidelines.

 • Protect the confidentiality of Clare’s Cupboard users.

• Be reasonably accessible through phone calls and emails.

 • Give Clare’s Cupboard supervisor at least 24 hours' notice if you can’t make your shift.

 Interacting with Pantry Users:

 • Greet users with a friendly and welcoming attitude

. • Ask users to fill out an intake form.

• Have a positive attitude and be approachable

• Show genuine concern for all users of the pantry.

• Listen, be polite, and serve professionally.

 • Report all concerns or problems to a supervisor immediately.

 Distributing Food

 • Help direct users to specific foods upon request

• Ensure there are bags for the pantry in Clare’s Cupboard

Inventory and Maintenance:

• Track and shelve all donated food items and purchased items.

 • Stock Clare’s Cupboard with needed food items, toiletries, and supplies where they belong in the pantry.

 • Sort through food items and discard expired food.

 Cleaning:

 • Disinfect and wipe down surfaces that are exposed to food.

• Empty small trash bins as needed.

Organization: Clare's Cupboard

Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19607

Allow Groups: Yes