Volunteer
We love our Volunteers.
Giving of your time, talents, or treasures creates a lasting impact right here in Mason County. All donations received will stay in Mason County and positively affect countless people of all ages. Whether a monetary donation or a gift of your time, it all adds up and is never too large or too small.
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities and different ways you can give. All questions can be directed to volunteer@lakeshorefoodclub.org
Next Volunteer Orientation Sessions:
Please join us for an upcoming volunteer orientation session, which will give you all the info and details you need to become a valuable member of our terrific volunteer team! These sessions will be held in the Chemical Bank Conference Room within the Lakeshore Resource Network. No need to sign up!
NEXT DATES:
Saturday, October 20 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Can't wait that long? Contact volunteer@lakeshorefoodclub.org for info!
What is the Lakeshore Food Club (LFC)?
The Lakeshore Food Club is a grocery store style pantry open convenient hours with a wide selection of food. LFC requires a 30 day membership application and a $10 membership fee. Members are given points based on household size allowing them to visit the food club as often or as little as needed during the membership period to shop with their allotted points.
The Lakeshore Food Club relies on generous volunteers to assist with daily operations.
Volunteer Qualifications
• Ability to express impartiality, patience, sensitivity, and compassion to LFC members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of member records and personal information.
• Ability to adhere to volunteer schedule.
• Ability to perform tasks such as light cleaning, lifting (10-25lbs), walking, stooping, standing and reaching arms overhead. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Willingness to complete a criminal background check. LFC reserves the right to limit volunteer participation.
• Minor volunteers must receive guardian/parental permission to volunteer and be accompanied by an adult while on the premises.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
• Attend LFC’s orientation and training sessions
• Sign Volunteer Agreement Form
• Conduct yourself in a professional and respectful manner with staff and Food Club members
• Sign up for shifts through online registration, in our office, or by calling the office during business hours
• Sign-in and out for each volunteer shift
• Complete a variety of tasks during each shift which may include, but are not limited to:
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Assisting with the clean, safe and efficient operation of the LFC in accordance with our Food Safety Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures
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Assisting member households, including greeting members as they enter the building and providing assistance with the supermarket style shopping and checkout process, as needed.
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Inspecting, sorting, boxing, labeling, repacking, and stocking food in the stockroom
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Cleaning and packaging fresh produce
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Stocking shelves, coolers, and freezers
Volunteer Spotlight
Corrine Hernandez
“My name is Corrine Hernandez and the impact that I’ve seen, its an eye opener to see how much people in our community are in need. Working at Walmart and seeing the people through the community there when I’m helping, they are like, “Hey you are from Walmart!” It just makes you feel so good that you are there helping, they like to see that interaction. They do come in and say “hey I just saw you!” When I come back into work. They do realize that this is on our lunch hour; this is all volunteer stuff. A lot of people are like “Oh my goodness, that’s awesome!” They don’t realize it and once you explain it to them, they are just like “wow that’s so awesome!” It just makes you feel so good, it makes you feel like a big value to the community.”
Walmart Employee