Pantry Pals Grocery Shopper

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Pantry Pals Grocery Shopper

SUMMARY: Grocery shopping is provided for a client who does not have internet access or does not have a desire to use technology for online grocery purchases and delivery.

KEY TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop grocery list with client using PP Grocery Shopping Order Form
Obtain payment type from client
Grocery shop, deliver, unpack and place groceries as requested
Reconcile purchases/return payment type
Collect fee for service/return fee to ARA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 5-7 lbs.
Bending, stooping standing, twisting

REQUIRED TRAINING: (When volunteer/participant match occurs)
Pantry Pal Orientation

BACKGROUND SCREEN:
Criminal: Yes Motor Vehicle: Yes

SHIFT/COMMITMENT: 2-3 hours
Service is available M-F only, with exception of major holidays. Start after: 8am-Complete by: 4pm
Visit occurs one or two time each month depending on participant need

SCHEDULING:
Scheduling visit is flexible. Volunteer schedules visit directly with client in advance
Volunteer calls with a friendly reminder before making the visit
Volunteer identifies as Alliance Volunteer and wears Alliance name badge

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
Immediately contact Service Coordinator or Volunteer Coordinator
Emergency response: See AVP Handbook

LOCATION: Participants home

BENEFITS:
Mileage reimbursement at 80% of the current Federal Rate from door to door, including miles driven to complete tasks for clients.
Use Mileage Reimbursement Form
Volunteer is credited with 2.5 hours of service for each visit