Volunteer Experience
Schenectady Community Ministries (SiCM)
Food Pantry, Schenectady, NY, December 2020
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Assigned tasks to volunteers including sorting, tossing, organizing, and putting vegetables in bags and then in the freezer.
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Made bags per household by placing meats, beans, vegetables, grains, and fruits per family serving during the Christmas season.
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Assisted in serving the community as people lined up to collect their food packages.
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Answered and made phone calls by taking orders per family for individuals who are unable to pick up their food package.
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Delivered food donations to seniors and disabled customers by the means of SICM truck transportation.
Regional Food Bank, Latham, NY, November 2019 – November 2020
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Organized food based on their nutritional values
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Sort fruits and vegetables by separating what is usable based on color, appearance, and smell.
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Obtain knowledge of how this large food organization operates