Volunteer at the Corner

Current Volunteer Positions

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Corner Store Volunteer

Location:
Corner Health Center, 47 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Purpose:
Volunteers will lead day to day operations of the Store and Food Pantry, under staff supervision. The Corner Store is a safety net program that provides beneficial tangible support for Corner patients. It is stocked with a variety of personal care items, household goods, and infant care products. A free food pantry is included in the Store to provide patients with access to healthy food.

Time Commitment:
A minimum donation of 4 hours/week requested. This is a weekly shift – the same day and time each week.

Works with:
Corner team members, including staff, interns, other volunteers and our youth.

Duties and Responsibilities: Tasks may vary depending on which shift being worked.

• Check volunteer bulletin/clipboard for requested daily tasks
• Assist patients with their shopping experience in the Corner Store
• Record and maintain accurate data of client’s visit/items selected
• Maintain accurate inventory of all store and pantry items
• Organize and restock items
• Light cleaning (sweeping, dusting, wipe down fridge etc.)
• Responsible for accurately signing in and out of the volunteer binder each shift
• Encourage patients to take advantage of healthy pantry options, useful Store products, and share information about Corner programs and/or services
• This role can also expand/evolve into other tasks if after you gain experience as the Store volunteer you would like to explore additional responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Must be 18+ years of age
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Maintaining privacy and confidentiality of all personal information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stand, lift, walk and bend, and go up and down stairs
• Physical capability to lift up to 20lbs. Accommodations can be made as needed
• Comfortable working with people of varying sexual, gender, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Personal awareness and emotional maturity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Training:

• Volunteer orientation
• On the job training/shadowing in store with Corner Health staff

Dress code:

• Wear comfortable, appropriate clothes for the assigned daily tasks such as jeans and a shirt.
• Wear comfortable, appropriate clothes for the assigned daily tasks such as jeans and a shirt.

Contact for more information about all volunteer opportunities:
Drew Lewis, LMSW
Care Manager
alewis@cornerhealth.org
734.714.2236