PICK US! Volunteers Urgently Needed at Food Pantry for People w/HIV - South LA

Pack grocery bags for APLA Clients and assist in distributing groceries to clients.

Why:
APLA Health’s Vance North Necessities of Life Program (NOLP) started as a food voucher program in 1986 and has since become the nation’s largest network of food pantries for people with HIV/AIDS.  It is currently operating out of 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County. Clients of NOLP receive pre-bagged groceries that include fresh dairy, frozen meats, fresh produce, and an assortment of canned and dry goods, as well as hygiene items and cleaning supplies. NOLP clients also receive bilingual, one-on-one nutritional counseling and nutrition classes.  NOLP provides groceries to over 1,700 clients who live on a limited income. 
 
What's Expected:
Pack dry goods, produce, frozen meat, and hygiene products in grocery bags for our APLA Health clients. By donating a few hours of your time, you are vital in helping us distribute groceries to clients in the Los Angeles area.  

• The desire to help improve the quality of life of low-income people with HIV
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Outgoing personality, excellent communication skills
• Proof of COVID full vaccination. A person is fully vaccinated when they have received their booster dose or they received their initial vaccine series but are not yet eligible for their booster.
• Wear an approved face covering, as recommended by the Los Angeles County Department of Public health
• Court Ordered Community Service Hours are available.

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
On August 5, 2021, the State of California Department of Public Health issued a vaccine requirement for all workers in healthcare facilities. This requirement applies to all employees and volunteers at APLA Health & Wellness.   
In response, we require that all volunteers provide proof of vaccination before your volunteer day by emailing a copy to Avelasco@aplahealth.org and bring proof with you day of the event to verify with on-site staff. Those without a vaccine card will not be permitted to volunteer. Thank you for being so cooperative.

***NOLP does not have the capacity to work with any additional Day Programs at this time.***

Have Questions?
Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.

Please note, that this opportunity is managed by our partner, APLA Health & Wellness. To sign up, please select the sign-up button below.

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