Grocery Volunteers meet the clients at their residence, take the bus to the grocery store and show the clients how to grocery shop.
Volunteers will work with an interpreter and the education specialist. Bus passes will be provided if Volunteer does not have his/her own.
No background knowledge is required, you will be trained on how to teach this activity. Trainings can be done on a very flexible schedule throughout the week and we are looking for one volunteer during the week and one on the weekend. Only needing commitment to one day. Each training sessions lasts approximately three hours.
Requirements:
- Level One Arizona Fingerprint Card
- IRC Background Check
- Attend Transit Trainer orientation
- 3-6 hours a week during daylight hours workweek or weekend
- Cultural Awareness working with clients
- Comfortable working with translators
- All volunteers are required to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination
Next Steps:
Fill out online application at https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/
Email VolunteerPhx [at] Rescue.org with questions.
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