Backpacks for Hunger-West
Summary:
Help fight hunger! Join us at the West Missions Center to prepare and pack up our weekend Backpacks for Hunger. We will pack almost 1000 bags that go directly to Olathe students! All ages and abilities welcome.
Volunteer to take part in filling bags with nutritious, kid-friendly food for students who might otherwise go hungry over the weekend. We work with several elementary schools and early childhood learning programs who identify students who would benefit from participating in the program.
Fill Team Position Descriptions:
Table Leaders - Fill Team
Volunteer Experience: Intermediate
Table Leaders are responsible for ensuring the correct number of bags are placed in the corresponding bin with the school and teacher's information. Table Leaders may also be trained to use the pallet jack to maneuver the pallets of bin to and from the tables. Lastly, they assist with cleanup after completion. If you would like to be a Table Leader, please let us know at check in!
Bag Fillers - Fill Team
Volunteer Experience: Beginner
Bag Fillers are responsible for putting the correct food items into the sacks for distribution. This position is great for volunteers of all ages, but does require walking. Instructions on how to fill a bag will be demonstrated at the beginning of the hour. Lastly, they assist with cleanup after completion.
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Help fight hunger! Join us at Resurrection West to prepare and pack up our weekend Backpacks for Hunger food. We will pack almost 1000 bags that...
When:
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Requirements
Minimum Age: 6
Background Check Required: No
Location:
24000 W Valley Pkwy, Olathe KS 66061-8483
15 of 18 spots filled
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When:
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Requirements
Minimum Age: 6
Background Check Required: No
Location:
24000 W Valley Pkwy, Olathe KS 66061-8483
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When:
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Requirements
Minimum Age: 6
Background Check Required: No
Location:
24000 W Valley Pkwy, Olathe KS 66061-8483
0 of 18 spots filled
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When:
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Requirements
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Background Check Required: No
Location:
24000 W Valley Pkwy, Olathe KS 66061-8483
0 of 18 spots filled
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