Patrick Henry YMCA Mobile Food Distribution

Brief Organizational Description: 

The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. As a nonprofit, we are committed to making our community a better place to live, work and play

Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:

Volunteers are integral for the mobile food distribution as they sort, pack and deliver food to the vehicles of the community members in need.

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

Setting up tables, moving and sorting food items, and delivering food items to the vehicles of the community members in need.

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:

No special qualifications or skills needed.

Time Commitment:

10am-noon (2 hours)

Other Information (if applicable):

• The mobile food distribution occurs on the first Tuesday of the month, rain or shine, in the Ashland Junction Shopping Center, 167 Junction Drive, Ashland, VA 23005.
• Please park in the lot directly in front of the Roses store and walk over to the distribution space. Avoid parking in the area around the food distribution area
• Comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes are recommended. Layers are good because it is cool to start but you get hot while volunteering.
• A sign in sheet will be available the day of the program
• Orientation will occur at the beginning of the event
• The best thing you can bring is a smile to brighten someone’s day.
• Water will be provided