Service-Learning OpportunitiesAt — CSUCI Dolphin Pantry

This site placement is only available to students with prior approval from Dolphin Pantry site staff.

General Service Duties 

• Support the mission of the pantry
• Attend a volunteer training
• Be familiar with the volunteer manual and all pantry policies and procedures
• Be aware of other resources and organizations available for pantry users
• Be punctual, dependable, and reliable
• Sign up for at least 1 hour a week shift
• Protect the confidentiality of pantry users
• Give the Pantry Coordinator at least 24-hour notice if you are sick.

INTERACTING WITH PANTRY USERS

• Greet pantry users with a friendly and welcoming attitude
• Ask users to complete an intake form
• Relate with pantry users in a positive manner
• Show genuine concern for all pantry users
• Listen, be polite and serve in a professional manner
• Report all concerns or problems to the Pantry Coordinator immediately

DISTRIBUTING FOOD

• Help direct pantry users to specific foods upon request
• Pack pantry users’ food in bags
• Log the food taken by each pantry user

INVENTORY AND MAINTENANCE

• Receiving donations
• Track all donated food items
• Stock shelves making sure to check expiration dates on canned goods
• Sort through food items, evaluate their fitness, and discard expired food.

CLEANING

• Wipe down shelves
• Wipe down cans
• Keep pantry neat and tidy