Summary: The Water Drop Volunteer is a summer position that helps staff our Water Brigade program. This program distributes free water at drop locations throughout Whatcom County. Volunteers commit to maintaining between 1-10 coolers: keeping them supplied with bottled water (provided by B2S), keeping the cooler and nearby area clean, and helping maintain a good relationship with our cooler host sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Check and maintain stock on assigned coolers.
Keep assigned coolers clean.
Keep area around assigned coolers clean, picking up any garbage in the immediate area.
Check in with host businesses to see if any problems have been reported.
Coordinate with B2S Program Manager to pick up water to distribute from the B2S warehouse.
Communicate to the B2S Program Managerstatus of each cooler when checked, including info on any damaged or missing coolers and any problems reported by host businesses.
Requirements:
Valid driver's license
Working cell phone
Able to lift up to 30 pounds
Basic customer service skills and a helpful, friendly manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be self-directed, willing to take direction and initiative, and be detail oriented
Must respect and maintain confidentiality of clients, donors, and other volunteers.
Training and Supervision: Water Drop Volunteers will receive in-person training on their first day of service. Follow-up training is available as needed and questions are encouraged. Volunteer is supervised by the Bridge2Services Program Manager.
Evaluation: Informal, verbal evaluation occurs after the first month of service.
Time Commitment:Approximately 1-2 hours per cooler per week, plus time to pick up water from the B2S warehouse.
Benefits:
Gain work experience and receive reference upon request
