Why The Houston Food Bank
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedDistributes nutritious meals to people in need across southeast Texas while helping families access essential social services and state-funded benefits.
- Food distribution - Food distribution is Houston Food bank's core function. Food, including fresh produce and other select products, are distributed to hunger-relief agencies and other community service organizations including Food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, and multi-service centers. These entities…$395.1M spent in FY2024
- Child hunger initiatives - approximately 60% of children in the Houston area rely on free and reduced lunch during the school year. Proper nutrition is vital to the growth and development of children. Children without proper nutrition have difficulties concentrating…$2.9M spent in FY2024
- Community assistance program - Houston Food bank's community assistance program (cap), educates the community about available social services and state-funded programs. Through certified community resource navigators, cap provides application and technical assistance for the following benefits: snap (supplemental nutrition assistance…$2.8M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDescription ** Schedule: Thursday -Monday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm & Sunday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm ** POSITION SUMMARY Houston Food Bank is not able to do what it does without the generosity of those who give their time. With their help, we’re able to accomplish Our Mission: Food for better lives. The Volunteer Host is a critical role in ensuring that when individuals decide where they will volunteer, they pick Houston Food Bank. For this role, we are looking for an individual who is energetic, passionate, loves connecting with others and creating impactful experiences, is fearless in front of an audience, and can work the mic and improvise!
The Volunteer Host is responsible for creating a fun experience for diverse volunteer groups of all sizes. If this describes you, apply today to join the Houston Food Bank Volunteer Host team and use your stage presence to inspire and lead volunteers to fight hunger and feed hope at Houston Food Bank. The Volunteer Host is an ambassador for Houston Food Bank’s volunteer experience. This role is responsible for delivering the ultimate fun volunteer experience by proactively welcoming volunteers, creatively engaging volunteers throughout the volunteer project, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
This position leads and supports diverse groups of volunteers of all sizes, including presenting to groups of up to 1,000 volunteers. Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly). ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Welcome and Orientation of Volunteers Proactively greets and welcomes volunteers with warmth and enthusiasm, ensuring they feel like valued guests from the moment they arrive.
Provides engaging, fun, and informative project introductions for large groups of volunteers (up to 1,000), while maintaining efficiency and structure and setting the stage for a fun volunteer experience. Actively engages with volunteers and assists with moving products in the project area and around the warehouse. Leads, directs, and coordinates large groups of volunteers. Supports off-site events, as needed. Presentation and Engagement Leads volunteer groups through their projects with a fun and entertaining approach while ensuring project completion, operational efficiency, and packing guidelines.
Uses storytelling and fun interactive activities to keep volunteers motivated and excited throughout their shift. Monitors workflow efficiency and adjusts volunteer assignments as needed to improve workflow. Troubleshoots logistical challenges and coordinates solutions to maintain productivity. Oversees the setup and breakdown of project areas and ensures project supplies are always stocked to maintain workflow. Customer Service Excellence…
About The Houston Food Bank
From its Form 990- Budget $435.4M
- Staff 571 · founded 1982
- Pays its leaders $66K–$352K (11 reported)
- Open jobs 24 · Jobs at The Houston Food Bank · Full 990 report