THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Booker T. Washington Community Service Center (BTWCSC) is a Black-led community-based organization nourishing San Francisco's historic Fillmore and Western Addition community for over 103 years. They offer a full spectrum of culturally-responsive programs to address the holistic needs of youth, teen/TAY, families, seniors, and the community at-large.
The BTWCSC’s Food Justice program provides weekly, free, culturally-appropriate food services to the community from a Black lens.
Operating three different food programs, there are a variety of weekly volunteers shifts needed.
During your shift you may help receive palates of groceries, setup grocery stations throughout the pantry, check-in guests, hand groceries to guests, or break things down.
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| Time commitment | 2-4 hours depending on shift |
| Day(s) of week | Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays |
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| Location | 800 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco |
| Languages | Monolingual English, Bilingual English/Spanish |
| Physical requirements | Bending, standing, lifting up to 40lbs |
| Other | Because BTWCSC serves the full spectrum of the community, including children and seniors, you must be 18+ years old and participate in a basic background check; BTWCSC covers all fees associated with the check |
| Training | Watch a 26-minute training video |
| HOW TO REGISTER + WHAT TO EXPECT | |
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| Processing your application | Once you pass the background check and have watched the training video, BTWCSC will reach out to schedule your first volunteer ‘trial’ session |
| What to expect during your shift | Each volunteer shift has specific tasks |