Community Outreach Pop-up Volunteer

Description:

At the core of the MSPCA is the belief that families and pets belong together. While our adoption programs work to bring people and pets together, our Community Outreach programs work to keep families and pets together.

We strive to achieve this goal by offering affordable and accessible animal care resources to families who need them. We are looking for volunteers whose values align with this mission to attend local food pantry pop-ups with our Community Outreach team and help distribute food and other resources to community members.

Responsibilities

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.
A member of the Dorchester/Roxbury/JP community preferred, but not required!

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:

Tuesdays or Thursdays, 12pm-1pm, or Fridays 10am-11am
Commitment of at least 6 months with a recurring 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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