To volunteer contact Magen Anderson at 903.597.4044 x117 or magen_anderson@pathhelps.org

Position Summary:

The purpose of the pantry worker is to fill vouchers for food and personal items for PATH clients.

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to volunteer time and services
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other personnel and volunteers
• Ability to effectively cope with a diverse client population and their families and work under conditions of moderate stress
• Ability to distribute food to clients in a courteous manner and with sensitivity
• Ability to process intake forms to distribute food, hygiene products, and other items as available
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Responsibilities:

• Work a morning or afternoon shift in the food pantry.  Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.  Other flexible schedules are also available if needed.
• Collect food vouchers clients bring from Emergency Assistance
• Serve clients by filling vouchers from the PATH pantry
• Meet the nutritional needs of clients as much as possible in selection of food items
• Prepare food boxes or bags for needy families
• Supply hygiene products, diapers, and other needed items when available.
• Restock shelves and assembly food and hygiene items for distribution
• Break down boxes for recycling and keep the pantry area in order
• Accept donations of food and supplies and assists donors in filling out Donor Forms
• Assist other volunteers and the Food Pantry Coordinator in the Food Pantry
• Resolve complaints within scope of information and authority and refer to others, as appropriate
• Refer clients to other community resources when appropriate.
• Maintain client vouchers for PATH
• Keep all client information confidential.

Accountability

Pantry Workers will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator, Food Pantry Coordinator, other volunteers, and community services workers.  Pantry Workers will report to the Food Pantry Coordinator.