Opportunity Details
Beaverton Free Food Market (age 16+) Referral
The Mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is to provide high quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farmworkers and others with barriers to receiving health care.
Support our monthly free food markets in partnership with Oregon Food Bank. We will be giving away fresh produce and dry foods to families in need in a farmer’s market environment.
Volunteer Shift: 12:15 pm - 3:45 pm (Food Pantry Hours: 2 - 3 pm)
Dates: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month
Roles and Responsibilities: Assembling food boxes Monitoring food box availability and restocking cart with pre-boxed food Should be comfortable carrying heavy boxes, from 20-50lbs Organizing food Cleaning up and properly disposing of any trash Helping patients load food boxes into their cars.
Learn about the need for food equity in our community, while also learning how to organize and work within a group event efficiently. You will also get a chance to see one of Virginia Garcia's busiest clinics!
Wear comfortable clothing and comfortable, close-toed shoes. Disposable gloves will be provided.
Opportunity Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity
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**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+
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