Lighthouse Service Day

 

Event Name: Emergency Food Distribution Team- Load Food Boxes in Vehicle

Event Date/Time: Sat, Feb 26, 2022 - 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Meeting Location:
Lighthouse Warehouse
(former Playtime Waterford & Extreme Fun Family Location)
2230 Mall Drive
Waterford, MI 48328

Event Organizer:
Olivia Melosi
olivia@lighthousemi.org
248-270-5335

What to Wear:

• You will be working both inside and outside, so please dress for weather conditions.  The warehouse can get a little warm during the summer months.  You may want to wear shorts and short sleeve shirts.
• You must wear closed-toed shoes
• A mask must be worn upon entering building and at all times while volunteering

Parking:  There is plenty of parking in front of building. Playtime Waterford and Extreme Fun Family Entertainment were previous tenants, so if you see those names when you are navigating to the new space, please know you are on the right track! 

 

Entrance:  Enter through large dock door at end of building. 

 

Volunteer Restrictions:

The health and safety of our staff and volunteers is our first priority.  Due to COVID-19, we have enacted the following volunteer restrictions: 

• We are limiting the number of volunteers per shift to ensure adequate space between volunteers
• Volunteers must practice social distancing while volunteering (staying 6 feet apart while volunteering)
• Volunteers who are at highest risk for the coronavirus will not be permitted to volunteer. High risk individuals include
  • People who have serious chronic medical conditions, including: heart disease, diabetes, or lung disease
• If you are feeling sick or have a fever, you will not be permitted to volunteer.
• Volunteers must wear protective masks and sanitize hands upon arrival and throughout shift

Event Description:

As the need for food has drastically increased in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Lighthouse has established a drive-thru, contactless food distribution center.  Volunteer activities include loading food boxes into vehicles and help with with set up and tear down.   In order to maintain social distancing and ensure the safety of our staff and volunteers, drivers are asked to stay in the car – all the loading is done by Lighthouse staff and volunteers. Once everything is loaded, visitors drive off and the next car is loaded!

 

Age Requirement:  Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.   Those 14 and 15 of age must be accompanied by parent or guardian. 

 

Physical Requirements:

This event requires moderate to strenuous activity.  Volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 pounds. Please make sure you are comfortable with the physical aspects of this role. 

 

Safety Precautions:  The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors is our first priority.  Lighthouse is strictly enforcing the COVID-19 safety practices listed below: 

• Temperatures are taken of all staff, volunteers and visitors before entering building
• Masks must be worn at all times
• Masks, gloves and sanitizer are provided
• All surfaces are sanitized after each shift