The National Black MBA Association, Atlanta Chapter partners with the Atlanta Community Food Bank

The National Black MBA Association, Atlanta Chapter will connect to the community through service with the Product Rescue Center (PRC), a program which provides quality products including non-perishable goods, packaged products as well as perishable, health and beauty items  to over 700 non-profit partner agencies in Metro Atlanta and the North Georgia area. These partner agencies, in turn, distribute these products to individuals and families in need. Volunteers will sort, inspect and pack donated items for these groups.  The PRC is a fun, hands-on project for groups, families, businesses, schools, and individuals.

Date: Saturday July 30, 2011

Time: Shift 1: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Shift 2: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We respectfully request that volunteers commit to working the entire shift. Please note that there are limited slots available so this service opportunity will close once the maximum volunteer slots have been filled.

Required Attire:  Closed-toed shoes; No sandals, flip-flops, or high-heeled shoes are allowed.

Arrival Time: Promptly 15 minutes before the start of your respective shift. Late volunteers may be asked to return at a later date.

Age Requirements:  Volunteers must be at least eight years old.  An adult must accompany volunteers under 18 yrs. old.  One adult chaperone is required: per 4 youths under 10; per 6 youths 10-13 yrs; per 10 youths 14-17yrs.      All adult chaperones will be asked to sign in upon arrival, and to accept responsibility for each youth present.

Physical Requirements:  Volunteers must be able to lift 20-40lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time. This project may require sorting of frozen or refrigerated items such as meats and dairy products. Gloves and aprons are provided on site for volunteers as needed.

Parking and Directions:  Directions can be found at http://www.acfb.org/info/location/. Please follow these directions, as some online mapping programs are inaccurate for the neighborhood. After parking, follow the signs to the PRC entrance located at the rear of the building. The parking lot at ACFB is locked after the end of each evening and Saturday afternoon volunteer shift.  If volunteering during these times, ACFB volunteers are advised not to leave their cars in the lot after their shift has concluded.