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    Bear Pantry Opens For Fall—Volunteers Needed

    With the opening of Bear Pantry for the fall semester starting on Monday, Aug.21, volunteers are needed. The program requires two volunteers for every hour the pantry is open.

    Nearly 50% of Â鶹´«Ã½ students report having been food-insecure at some point in the last year. To assist, Â鶹´«Ã½'s supports community members coping with food insecurity and relies on volunteers to do so.
     
    With the opening of Bear Pantry for the fall semester starting on Monday, Aug.21, volunteers are needed. The program requires two volunteers for every hour the pantry is open. Volunteers greet students, assist students with the checkout process, track inventory and help stock shelves. All volunteers will receive training to enable them to provide exceptional support to pantry guests and ensure food safety.
     
    Hours of operation:
    • Mondays: 5 - 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays:  10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 5 - 7 p.m.
    • Wednesdays: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 5 - 7 p.m.
    • Thursdays: 1 - 4 p.m.
    Classified, professional administrative staff and faculty are eligible for up to 16 hours of paid administrative leave to participate in community or school volunteer activities each fiscal year.
     
    For any questions, email bear.pantry@unco.edu

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