Pediatric Volunteer: Food Distribution & Literacy Support

La Clínica de La Raza Inc.; Canada; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community health center in Oakland is seeking a Davis Pediatric Volunteer to assist with food distribution and promote literacy among patients. Responsibilities include coordinating food programs, sorting donated food, and providing resources for families. Ideal candidates should have good customer service skills, the ability to multitask, and be able to work with patients with limited English fluency. A commitment to at least one 4-hour clinic a week is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with patients with limited English fluency and/or low literacy.
• Customer service and friendly disposition.
• Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of food distribution program (Food Pharmacy).
• Greets participants and takes basic information for reporting purposes.
• Assist with inventory of the food received and food distributed.
• Sort donated food and pack perishable and non-perishable food for distribution.
• Maintain 'menu' of items available based on current inventory.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down of the food distribution area.
• Assist in entering data into the food distribution system.
• Assist with promoting literacy in clinic.

Skills

Customer service

Ability to multitask

Ability to work with patients with limited English fluency

Job description

A community health center in Oakland is seeking a Davis Pediatric Volunteer to assist with food distribution and promote literacy among patients. Responsibilities include coordinating food programs, sorting donated food, and providing resources for families. Ideal candidates should have good customer service skills, the ability to multitask, and be able to work with patients with limited English fluency. A commitment to at least one 4-hour clinic a week is required.