Food Market Assistant (Wellstone Center)

If you are interested, please fill out a volunteer application here!

Join our vibrant Neighborhood House team as a Food Market Assistant and play a key role in crafting an inviting and inclusive atmosphere at our Wellstone Center food market (179 Robie St. E., Saint Paul)! Here's what this opportunity entails:

• Be the go-to guide! Assist shoppers every step of the way, answering questions and ensuring they have a delightful shopping journey.
• Become a master of precision! Weigh and record groceries with finesse, following our established procedures. It's all about attention to detail and ensuring accuracy for a smooth checkout.
• Your helping hands make a difference! Aid shoppers by carrying their groceries and expertly bagging items as needed, adding an extra touch of convenience to their visit.
• Keep the magic happening! Help maintain our shelves, ensuring they're consistently stocked, well-organized, and products are beautifully presented for shoppers.
• Embrace the green side! Sort and stock fresh produce with care, and when needed, transfer items to our organics recycling, contributing to our sustainability efforts.
• The hero of deliveries! Support our team in the exciting process of receiving and stocking food donations and deliveries, ensuring our shelves stay plentiful.
• The tidy maestro! Keep our shopping area spick and span, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere by tidying up as needed.

Time Commitment: Weekly

Shift Options: Weekday mornings and/or afternoons

Qualities we value in our volunteers:

• Warmth and friendliness are your superpowers! Your welcoming nature and adaptability create a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.
• Be part of a supportive team that understands the power of collaboration. While we lift a minimum of 35 pounds and are on our feet for a couple of hours, we do it together, playing to each other's strengths to efficiently handle and distribute food deliveries.
• Your dedication to supporting families in need is the driving force behind your commitment. Your empathy and understanding towards the challenges they face is invaluable.
• Speak multiple languages? You're a star! While not mandatory, being bilingual or multilingual, especially in languages spoken in our diverse community such as Russian, Somali, Hmong, Spanish, and West African dialects like Amharic or Oromo, adds an extra sparkle to your role.