Opportunities From: United Way of Kaw Valley

Seeking volunteers for 2-3 hours on Mondays between 8:30 am-12 pm (noon). Must have a driver's license, vehicle, and auto insurance. 

Position Overview:

Do you believe that everyone deserves to get their groceries in a dignified way? Just Food is looking for a warm, helpful and efficient individual to regularly serve as a weekly Delivery Driver to our homebound population. This position is responsible for picking up grocery orders at Just Food and delivering them to a predetermined route. Delivery Drivers ensure access to quality food if transportation is found to be a major barrier for households.

Just Food believes in a community led approach to addressing hunger and its root causes. There is no one face of hunger and we strive for our volunteer base to represent that truth. Through shared experiences and compassion, with dignity and without judgment, volunteers serve as ambassadors on behalf of Just Food staff, connecting the community to services that increase access to healthy foods, reduce barriers to health and well-being, and cultivate self-sufficiency.

Job Duties:

Pickup pre-assembled delivery kits and route sheet from Just Food

General knowledge of navigating Lawrence and Douglas County

Responsible for delivering to specified location 

Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Community Access Manager or Volunteer Manager

Requirements:

Availability Mondays sometime between 8:30 - Noon

Must possess valid driver's license, personal vehicle & auto insurance 

Dependability, service attitude, and strong organizational skills

Training & Supervision:

Must attend volunteer orientation, and complete confidentiality & liability waiver

Complete on-the-job training

Training/supervision conducted by Sourcing & Production Manager, Impact Director and/or Volunteer Manager

Time Commitment:

2-3 hour time commitment on Mondays between 8:30-Noon.

To sign up, visit www.justfoodks.org/volunteer, or for more information, email volunteer@justfoodks.org or production@justfoodks.org.

Seeking volunteers for minimum 2-3 hours per week between Tuesday 9 am-6 pm, Wednesday 9 am-3 pm, and Thursday 9 am-6 pm. 

Position Overview:

Are you an organized and efficient cook, ready to give back to your community? Just Food is looking for an adaptable, organized team player to help perform a variety of cooking and food repackaging tasks in our commercial kitchen. This position works under the direct supervision of the Sourcing & Production Manager and is responsible for helping create ready-to-eat and deli item selections, packaging and organizing the finished product, ensuring proper food handling practices and ultimately preparing these items to be distributed within the Just Food Pantry.

Just Food believes in a community led approach to addressing hunger and its root causes. There is no one face of hunger and we strive for our volunteer base to represent that truth. Through shared experiences and compassion, with dignity and without judgment, volunteers serve as ambassadors on behalf of Just Food staff, connecting the community to services that increase access to healthy foods, reduce barriers to health and well-being, and cultivate self-sufficiency.

Job Duties:

Help maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe kitchen environment

Basic produce prep and knife skills

Create a menu of ready-to-eat meals and sandwiches and pack in to-go containers

Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range

Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Sourcing & Production Manager

Requirements:

Ability to work in both team and solo environments

Ability to lift and/or move heavy items; frequent lifting and bending, and use of back; long periods of standing (exceptions for ADA-compliance)

Dependability, service attitude, and strong organizational skills

Wear closed-toed shoes

Training & Supervision:

Must attend volunteer orientation, and complete confidentiality & liability waiver

Complete on-the-job training

Training/supervision conducted by Sourcing & Production Manager, Impact Director and/or Volunteer Manager

Time Commitment:

Minimum 2-3 hour time commitment; open hours Tuesday - Thursday.

To sign up, visit www.justfoodks.org/volunteer, or for more information, email volunteer@justfoodks.org or production@justfoodks.org.

Seeking volunteers for regular, recurring 3 hour shifts for warehouse work during Just Food operating hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 am-6 pm, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 am-3 pm.

Position Overview:

Are you an organized and efficient worker, ready to give back to your community? Just Food is looking for an efficient, adaptable, organized team player to help perform a variety of manual tasks in our warehouse and shopping market. This position is responsible for sorting and organizing food items, keeping the pantry stocked, ensuring proper food handling practices and facilitating a safe, comfortable grocery shopping experience. This position will interact with clients and must be able to multitask while remaining helpful and calm under pressure. 

Just Food believes in a community led approach to addressing hunger and its root causes. There is no one face of hunger and we strive for our volunteer base to represent that truth. Through shared experiences and compassion, with dignity and without judgment, volunteers serve as ambassadors on behalf of Just Food staff, connecting the community to services that increase access to healthy foods, reduce barriers to health and well-being, and cultivate self-sufficiency.

Job Duties:

Help maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe arrangement and storage of food items in the food bank warehouse

Store products in appropriate areas

Receive donated food; weigh and record receipt of food, sort and eliminate food items unfit for distribution to clients 

Regularly stock pantry shelves to ensure quality selection of food for clients

Requirements:

Ability to work in team environment

Ability to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds consistently; frequent lifting and bending and use of back; long periods of standing

Dependability, service attitude, and strong organizational skills

Training & Supervision:

Must attend volunteer orientation, and complete confidentiality & liability waiver

Complete on-the-job training

Training/supervision conducted by warehouse staff and/or Volunteer Manager

Time Commitment:

3-hour shifts available 9am-6pm Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am-3pm Wednesdays & Fridays

To sign up, visit www.justfoodks.org/volunteer, or for more information, email volunteer@justfoodks.org.

Seeking volunteers for regular, recurring 3 hour shifts for check out during Just Food operating hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 am-6 pm, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 am-3 pm.

Position Overview: 

Do you believe that everyone deserves to get their groceries in a dignified way? Just Food is looking for a warm, helpful and efficient individual to regularly serve as Checkout Attendant in our shopping market. This frontline position is responsible for helping shoppers finish up their shopping trip, counting up food points used, ensuring appropriate distribution of food based on household size, and facilitating a safe, comfortable grocery shopping experience. This position will interact with all shoppers and must be able to multitask while remaining calm under pressure. 

Just Food believes in a community led approach to addressing hunger and its root causes. There is no one face of hunger and we strive for our volunteer base to represent that truth. Through collective experiences and compassion, with dignity and without judgment, volunteers serve as ambassadors on behalf of Just Food staff, connecting the community to services that increase access to healthy foods, reduce barriers to health and well-being, and cultivate self-sufficiency.

Job Duties:

Welcome and assist all shoppers coming into the pantry

Help shoppers understand how to navigate and operate within the market

Count up points and bag/box per client's preference; help carryout as needed

Requirements:

Have a professional appearance and friendly attitude

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 20-30 pounds and stand on your feet for extended periods

Training & Supervision:

Must attend volunteer orientation & complete confidentiality & liability waiver

Training/supervision conducted by Pantry Manager, Volunteer Manager or Warehouse staff

Time Commitment:

3-hour shifts: 9am-6pm Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am-3pm Wednesdays & Fridays. Must be able to commit to the same regular shift each week. 

To sign up, visit www.justfoodks.org/volunteer, or for more information, email volunteer@justfoodks.org.

Seeking volunteers for regular, recurring 3 hour shifts for check in during Just Food operating hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 am-6 pm, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 am-3 pm.

Position Overview: 

Do you have the gift of gab and want to use it to help others? Just Food is looking for a warm, welcoming, organized individual to regularly serve as Check-in Attendant in our pantry. This frontline position is responsible for registering and screening shoppers, ensuring accuracy of computer records, and facilitating a safe, comfortable grocery shopping experience. This frontline position will interact with all shoppers and must be able to multitask while remaining calm under pressure. 

Just Food believes in a community led approach to addressing hunger and its root causes. There is no one face of hunger and we strive for our volunteer base to represent that truth. Through collective experiences and compassion, with dignity and without judgment, volunteers serve as ambassadors on behalf of Just Food staff, connecting the community to services that increase access to healthy foods, reduce barriers to health and well-being, and cultivate self-sufficiency.

Job Duties:

Welcome and assist all folks coming into the pantry

Help shoppers understand how to navigate and operate within shopping area

Register any new shoppers, ensure complete and accurate information

Light data entry and computer usage as well as photocopying

Requirements:

Must be punctual and dependable; ability to commit to minimum 3-hour shift

Must present a semi-professional appearance and friendly attitude

Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Comfortable on the computer & data entry

Training & Supervision:

Must attend volunteer orientation & complete confidentiality & liability waiver

Complete Link2Feed (software) training

Training/supervision conducted by Pantry Manager and/or Volunteer Manager

Time Commitment:

3-hour shifts: 9am-6pm Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am-3pm Wednesdays & Fridays. Must be able to commit to the same regular shift each week. 

To sign up, visit www.justfoodks.org/volunteer, or for more information, email volunteer@justfoodks.org.