Event Description:
Help pack food into emergency boxes getting them ready for distribution to those who are in need. Only open on Mondays. Shifts vary.
No walk-ins. Must sign-up using Food Share's website link here https://cerv.is/m?0303ggoH2bC
Off-site location:
521 North Elevar
Oxnard, CA 93030
Off Rice and Camino Del Sol and then a left on Elevar.
Parking: NO STREET PARKING! YOU WILL BE TOWED OR TICKETED OR BOTH. Park in any open spaces directly behind building. The building is a temporary space for Food Share.
Best suited for those volunteers who can:
1) Safely do repetitive lifting, twisting, and bending.
2) Safely lift & carry filled boxes weighing less than ten pounds and up to thirty-five pounds. (Be aware that at no time will you be asked or required to lift any weight beyond your known or perceived strength levels and capabilities.)
3) Stand for 2-2.5 hours.
Appropriate suggested attire: Layered casual modest clothing. Closed toed shoes are a must! Anyone wearing flip flops or other inappropriate shoes will not be able to participate. Wearing any type of clothing, shoes or jewelry that may increase the risk of accident or injury on the job is restricted.
Masks indoors is required. Masks are available on-site if you do not bring your own. We will provide gloves.
When you all arrive:
On-site contact: Matt, or Jess Look for the person in a black or gray Food Share shirt! If you have any questions call Matt 805-791-8556.
Enter through the main door.
Once in the building check in that you arrived for the activity on your mobile device or let the staff know if you are having trouble signing-in. The location service must be on to sign in via the mobile device. There is also a link in the confirmation email or a text allowing sign up via the mobile phone. The confirmation email and text go out one day prior to event date.
Minimum age 12.
No court ordered or probation hours accepted for this activity. Contact the volunteer department for more information regarding this type of community service or look at the requirements posted in the volunteer section.
Thank you for your support! We could not get through this tough time without you.
Use this registration link to sign-up for a shift.
