Organization
Mid-Iowa Community Action

Contactless Delivery to Neighbors in Need

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Ames, IA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

Ames, IA 50010

About this Opportunity

You're help is essential --

Volunteers are needed on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month to deliver food packages fromMICA's food pantry to neighbors in need.

Delivery times are flexible based on volunteer availbility on those days. Substitute volunteers are needed as well.

COVID-19 safety recommendations are followed:

  • Volunteers must wear a mask while picking up items for delivery and while carrying them to the client's door.
  • Volunteers are encouraged ot use hand sanitizer between deliveries and wash hands frequently as they are able to during their activities
  • Volunteers should practice social distancing while picking up delivery items and when dropping them off
    • Volunteers will not enter client's residences, items will be dropped off outside the residence door.
  • If volunteers have been exposed to or test positive for COVID-19, or feel ill, they should not serve and make arrangements with staff members for substitute coverage.

Volunteers MUST:

  • Have reliable transportation, and be able to drive throughout Story County.
  • Have proof of insurance and a valid driver's license, this needs to be updated every six months.
  • Complete thevolunteer application and are subject to a background screening and motor vehicle report check.
  • Complete a volunteer orientation prior to making deliveries.
  • Be comfortable carrying 15-20 pounds short distances.

Volunteer Application

Features

  • Involves Physical Labor

Skills/Interests

  • Advocacy

Issue area

  • Community Strengthening
  • Hunger