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VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR HEROES

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Whether you have a few hours every now and then or a couple of mornings a week, the SCV Food Pantry welcomes all volunteers. Our selfless volunteers make it possible to operate the SCV Food Pantry and to restore hope to those in need.

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Volunteers - The Backbone of the SCV Food Pantry

Distribution Volunteers

  • Volunteers with a Big Heart  

  • Receive, Sort, and Store Food/Household Donations

  • Prepare Distribution Bags of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

  • Prepare Distribution Bags of Canned and Dry Goods

  • Prepare Eggs for Distribution

  • Re-Stock Distribution Shelves

  • Prepare Breads and Baked Goods for Distribution

  • Assist with Distribution at a Mobile Senior Outreach Site

  • Assist with Distribution of Food to Clients at The Pantry

Truck/Van Driver and Loader Volunteers

  • Drivers with a valid Driver's License, a Clean Driving Record and a Big Heart
  • Loaders with a Strong Back and a Big Heart
  • Pick Up Pantry Truck/Van
  • Collect Donated Food from Various Grocery Stores in Town
  • Deliver Donations to The Pantry where the Food is Received and Unloaded by Distribution Volunteers​
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Group Volunteers/
Day-Of-Service Events

The SCV Food Pantry Welcomes Groups for a Day-of-Service Events

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  • Businesses

  • Religious Organizations

  • Service Organizations

  • Student Sports Teams

  • Student Service Organizations

  • ​Distribution Volunteer Duties

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Student Volunteers

The SCV Food Pantry Welcomes Students Who Need Service Hours

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  • Regular Distribution Volunteer Hours

  • Bring Your Friends and Create a

  • Group Volunteer Day for Everyone 

  • Host a Food Drive and Earn 10

  • Service Hours (see Pantry for details)

  • National Honor Society Service Hours

  • Scouting Service Hours

  • School Service Hours

  • Religious Service Hours

  • Service Organization Hours

  • ​Distribution Volunteer Duties

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VOLUNTEER SCHEDULING

Please Call and Let Us Know When You Would Like to Volunteer.

Call Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm by calling (661) 255-5001.

 

Minor Volunteers must be at least 13 years old and volunteers between the age of 13 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult during volunteer hours.

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Volunteers are invited to serve during the following times.

Monday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Just let us know if you need a custom timeslot during the above hours. (i.e. Timeslot on Mondays is from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm but you want to volunteer on Mondays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm)

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