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Oct 13 Walk-up Pantry @ CMC signup sheet

Help us staff our walkup pantry for Free Grocery Store on Tuesday, Oct 13 at the Civic Media Center (433 S Main St).

No previous experience is required for the roles listed here, questions can be answered at pantries. Ask your fellow volunteers!
Check out the volunteer guide on our website: https://gnvfgs.org/volunteer/ for more details on each role.

Roles summary:
Setup- move rolling bookshelves to clear main space, set up folding tables (found in SKA) & set chairs/benches in courtyard
Sorting- wash hands &/or glove up, check perishables for Quality (compost as needed), organize food in an accessible manner
Courtyard- call in folks to shop, ensure water/drinks are available outside, answer questions, invite folks to use the craft supplies
Comms (bilingual)- Translate, answer questions, gather feedback, etc
Scale- Help folks weigh out, take numbered slips, write down weights
Floater- assists shoppers if needed, reorganizes and consolidates food periodically, restocks, etc.
Cleanup- break down cardboard, sanitize coolers if used, wipe & put away tables, sweep, misc cleaning

All volunteers are required to wear a mask inside the Civic Media Centers and we provide masks. Please to do not volunteer if you have been exposed to COVID-19 or other contagions in the past 2 weeks.
Volunteers who are minors need to be accompanied by an adult.
If possible, please do not bring/store personal belongings (bags) in the main pantry space. This is a free resource environment and not secure.