Description:
In these uncertain times, many families are struggling to feed themselves and their pets. Our Community Outreach team holds weekly pop-up pet food pantries in Dorchester and Roxbury communities to help close the resource gap and bring food directly to pet parents. We are looking to add volunteers to our team who are passionate about ensuring that everyone has the resources they need to care for their families and would like to be directly involved in distributing food and resources.
Responsibilities:
- Help prepare for pet food pop-ups by loading the Community Outreach van with pet food and supplies and logging the amount of food and supplies we bring
- Join the Community Outreach team at pop-ups in the Dorchester and Roxbury communities and distribute food and supplies to clients
- Interact and engage with clients in a friendly, non-judgmental way that fosters building a relationship with the MSPCA
- Collect information from clients interested in our programs
Qualities/Skills:
- Age 18+
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Reliability and punctuality are key for this role!
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements:
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Must have own transportation to Boston MSPCA and to pop-up sites in Dorchester and Roxbury
- Have an interest and passion for directly addressing inequities in access to pet care resources
- Attendance at an orientation and on-the-job training
Available Shifts:
- Availability Wednesday and/or Thursdays from 11am-1pm
- Commitment of at least 6 months with a recurring weekly shift
- We are unable to accommodate requests for alterations to the schedule. Please ensure you will be available for the full duration of a shift before applying. Thank you!
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