Support the seniors in our community by assisting with a food distribution at 2 different senior centers in Ward 8 D.C.! Volunteers will help unload food boxes of produce, proteins, and prepared meals at two Senior Centers in need. Now more than ever we need volunteers to assist our operations as more people in our community begin to rely upon local food donation centers.
Location: Meet in the parking lot of Atlantic Terrace Community Room- behind 4319 3rd Street SE. Volunteers will then drive to the next location to unload the second round of food at Southern Hills- 4335 4th Street SE
Date: Friday, February 5
Time: 9:30am -12:00pm
Volunteer Duties:
- Unload the food truck and bring boxes of food into the Senior Centers (volunteers will not interact with residents but will drop the food packages in an empty room at each location)
- Provide your own transportation to each of the 2 senior centers (locations are within .3 miles of each other)
- Be able to lift and carry 15 lbs. repeatedly
- Wear a mask and maintain social distancing
Desired Skills and Characteristics:
- 18 years of age and older
- Legally able to drive and provide their own transportation
- Helpful and cooperative and a calm demeanor.
- Able to follow directions and maintain a safe environment.
- Able to lift approximately 30 pounds at a time and lighter weights repeatedly.
Safety measures to mitigate COVID-19:
- Follow staff/safety monitor’s instructions.
- Following CDC recommendations, we suggest all volunteers be between the ages of 18 and 65 years of age (this is a recommendation, not a requirement).
- High school students can participate if accompanied by an adult and they bring a Parent Guardian Waiver form.
- Volunteers must affirm they are:
- Free from COVID-19 like symptoms, including allergy-induced coughing, for the 14 days prior to their shift.
- Everyone in their household is free from COVID-19 symptoms.
- Has not traveled to a COVID-19 hot spot within 14 days of their shift.
- Able to provide their own face cover or mask AND wear it for the duration of their volunteer shift.
