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Harbor City Food Bank — Volunteer Orientation

(1) Thank you for signing up to volunteer with Harbor City Food Bank! Every week, our volunteers sort, pack, and deliver food to more than 3,000 families across the county. Before your first shift, you will attend a short orientation session at our warehouse on Pier Road.

(2) Orientation lasts about an hour, it covers safety rules, the sorting process, and the location of emergency exits. Sessions are held every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. You do not need to register for a specific session. Simply arrive about ten minutes early and check in at the volunteer desk.

(3) Please dress for physical work. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting dusty. From November through March, bring a warm jacket. Because the warehouse is unheated in winter. Gloves, hairnets, and safety vests will be provided. Please leave valuables at home, since lockers are not available.

(4) After completing orientation, a shift schedule will be emailed to you. You may choose morning, afternoon, or evening shifts, and you can change your schedule at any time through our online volunteer portal. Most shifts last three hours, and groups of up to ten people can volunteer together.

(5) Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Volunteers who are 14 to 17 must have a permission form signed by a parent or guardian, and they must work alongside an adult volunteer. Court-ordered community service hours are welcome; please bring your paperwork to orientation so that our staff can sign it.

(6) We look forward to meeting you. Your time and energy make a real difference for neighbors who need help putting food on the table. If you have questions before your orientation, call our volunteer office at 555-0148 or send an email to the address on our website.

Harbor City Food Bank — Volunteer Orientation

(1) Thank you for signing up to volunteer with Harbor City Food Bank! Every week, our volunteers sort, pack, and deliver food to more than 3,000 families across the county. Before your first shift, you will attend a short orientation session at our warehouse on Pier Road.

(2) Orientation lasts about an hour, it covers safety rules, the sorting process, and the location of emergency exits. Sessions are held every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. You do not need to register for a specific session. Simply arrive about ten minutes early and check in at the volunteer desk.

(3) Please dress for physical work. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting dusty. From November through March, bring a warm jacket. Because the warehouse is unheated in winter. Gloves, hairnets, and safety vests will be provided. Please leave valuables at home, since lockers are not available.

(4) After completing orientation, a shift schedule will be emailed to you. You may choose morning, afternoon, or evening shifts, and you can change your schedule at any time through our online volunteer portal. Most shifts last three hours, and groups of up to ten people can volunteer together.

(5) Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Volunteers who are 14 to 17 must have a permission form signed by a parent or guardian, and they must work alongside an adult volunteer. Court-ordered community service hours are welcome; please bring your paperwork to orientation so that our staff can sign it.

(6) We look forward to meeting you. Your time and energy make a real difference for neighbors who need help putting food on the table. If you have questions before your orientation, call our volunteer office at 555-0148 or send an email to the address on our website.

MEMORANDUM

To: All Shipping Department Employees From: Karen Osei, Operations Manager Date: September 8 Subject: New break schedule

(1) Beginning Monday, September 22, the shipping department will move to a staggered break schedule. Under the current system, all forty employees take their lunch break at noon, the break room becomes overcrowded within minutes. Many of you have told us that you spend half of your break waiting in line.

(2) The new schedule divides the department into three groups. Group A will take lunch from 11:30 to 12:00, Group B from 12:00 to 12:30, and Group C from 12:30 to 1:00. Your group assignment is posted next to the time clock. Hoping to reduce crowding and shorten the line at the microwaves.

(3) The cafeteria will also begin selling sandwiches to employees wrapped in plastic. These sandwiches can be purchased at the front counter until 1:00 p.m., so even Group C will have fresh food available.

(4) Many employees asked for longer breaks in last spring's survey. The new schedule gives everyone a full thirty minutes, so some employees will still prefer the old fifteen-minute breaks. Supervisors will consider individual requests to switch groups or to split a break into two shorter ones.

(5) We tested this schedule in the receiving department over the summer. Workers there reported shorter lines and quieter lunches. Therefore, a few workers missed eating with friends from other groups. We will try to place employees who carpool or work closely together in the same group.

(6) We will review the new schedule after the first two months. At that time, we will ask every employee to complete a short survey about wait times, noise, and seating in the break room. If you have questions about your group assignment, please speak with your supervisor or email me directly. Thank you for helping us make the break room a more comfortable place for everyone.

Harbor City Food Bank — Volunteer Orientation

(1) Thank you for signing up to volunteer with Harbor City Food Bank! Every week, our volunteers sort, pack, and deliver food to more than 3,000 families across the county. Before your first shift, you will attend a short orientation session at our warehouse on Pier Road.

(2) Orientation lasts about an hour, it covers safety rules, the sorting process, and the location of emergency exits. Sessions are held every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. You do not need to register for a specific session. Simply arrive about ten minutes early and check in at the volunteer desk.

(3) Please dress for physical work. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting dusty. From November through March, bring a warm jacket. Because the warehouse is unheated in winter. Gloves, hairnets, and safety vests will be provided. Please leave valuables at home, since lockers are not available.

(4) After completing orientation, a shift schedule will be emailed to you. You may choose morning, afternoon, or evening shifts, and you can change your schedule at any time through our online volunteer portal. Most shifts last three hours, and groups of up to ten people can volunteer together.

(5) Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Volunteers who are 14 to 17 must have a permission form signed by a parent or guardian, and they must work alongside an adult volunteer. Court-ordered community service hours are welcome; please bring your paperwork to orientation so that our staff can sign it.

(6) We look forward to meeting you. Your time and energy make a real difference for neighbors who need help putting food on the table. If you have questions before your orientation, call our volunteer office at 555-0148 or send an email to the address on our website.

To: Gloria Huang, Maintenance Supervisor
From: Andre Wallace, Maintenance Technician
Re: Proposal to replace paper work orders

(1) For the past three months, I have tested a free digital work-order app with two other technicians. I am writing to recommend that our entire department switch to this system by July.

(2) Right now, every repair request is written on a paper form. The forms are stored in three different binders nobody can find them quickly when a tenant calls to ask about a repair. Last winter, a heating complaint was lost for nine days, and the tenant eventually contacted the city housing office.

(3) The paper forms were designed years ago. Our department was much smaller then. At that time, we managed two buildings and had three technicians. Today, we manage seven buildings and employ eleven technicians, but we still use the same forms.

(4) The digital app solves these problems. Each request is entered once, and anyone on the team can see its status from a phone. During the trial, the three of us closed 142 requests, and not one was lost. The app also sends tenants an automatic text message when a technician is assigned to their request.

(5) Switching to the new system would save time, reduce errors, and tenants would be happier. It would also give you, as supervisor, a clear weekly report of open and completed jobs.

(6) Most of the technicians I spoke with liked the app. For example, two longtime employees said they would prefer to keep the paper forms. I believe a one-hour training session would help them feel comfortable, and I would be glad to lead it.

(7) Thank you for considering this proposal. I would welcome the chance to show you the app in person at your convenience.

To: Gloria Huang, Maintenance Supervisor
From: Andre Wallace, Maintenance Technician
Re: Proposal to replace paper work orders

(1) For the past three months, I have tested a free digital work-order app with two other technicians. I am writing to recommend that our entire department switch to this system by July.

(2) Right now, every repair request is written on a paper form. The forms are stored in three different binders nobody can find them quickly when a tenant calls to ask about a repair. Last winter, a heating complaint was lost for nine days, and the tenant eventually contacted the city housing office.

(3) The paper forms were designed years ago. Our department was much smaller then. At that time, we managed two buildings and had three technicians. Today, we manage seven buildings and employ eleven technicians, but we still use the same forms.

(4) The digital app solves these problems. Each request is entered once, and anyone on the team can see its status from a phone. During the trial, the three of us closed 142 requests, and not one was lost. The app also sends tenants an automatic text message when a technician is assigned to their request.

(5) Switching to the new system would save time, reduce errors, and tenants would be happier. It would also give you, as supervisor, a clear weekly report of open and completed jobs.

(6) Most of the technicians I spoke with liked the app. For example, two longtime employees said they would prefer to keep the paper forms. I believe a one-hour training session would help them feel comfortable, and I would be glad to lead it.

(7) Thank you for considering this proposal. I would welcome the chance to show you the app in person at your convenience.

To: Gloria Huang, Maintenance Supervisor
From: Andre Wallace, Maintenance Technician
Re: Proposal to replace paper work orders

(1) For the past three months, I have tested a free digital work-order app with two other technicians. I am writing to recommend that our entire department switch to this system by July.

(2) Right now, every repair request is written on a paper form. The forms are stored in three different binders nobody can find them quickly when a tenant calls to ask about a repair. Last winter, a heating complaint was lost for nine days, and the tenant eventually contacted the city housing office.

(3) The paper forms were designed years ago. Our department was much smaller then. At that time, we managed two buildings and had three technicians. Today, we manage seven buildings and employ eleven technicians, but we still use the same forms.

(4) The digital app solves these problems. Each request is entered once, and anyone on the team can see its status from a phone. During the trial, the three of us closed 142 requests, and not one was lost. The app also sends tenants an automatic text message when a technician is assigned to their request.

(5) Switching to the new system would save time, reduce errors, and tenants would be happier. It would also give you, as supervisor, a clear weekly report of open and completed jobs.

(6) Most of the technicians I spoke with liked the app. For example, two longtime employees said they would prefer to keep the paper forms. I believe a one-hour training session would help them feel comfortable, and I would be glad to lead it.

(7) Thank you for considering this proposal. I would welcome the chance to show you the app in person at your convenience.

MEMORANDUM

To: All Shipping Department Employees From: Karen Osei, Operations Manager Date: September 8 Subject: New break schedule

(1) Beginning Monday, September 22, the shipping department will move to a staggered break schedule. Under the current system, all forty employees take their lunch break at noon, the break room becomes overcrowded within minutes. Many of you have told us that you spend half of your break waiting in line.

(2) The new schedule divides the department into three groups. Group A will take lunch from 11:30 to 12:00, Group B from 12:00 to 12:30, and Group C from 12:30 to 1:00. Your group assignment is posted next to the time clock. Hoping to reduce crowding and shorten the line at the microwaves.

(3) The cafeteria will also begin selling sandwiches to employees wrapped in plastic. These sandwiches can be purchased at the front counter until 1:00 p.m., so even Group C will have fresh food available.

(4) Many employees asked for longer breaks in last spring's survey. The new schedule gives everyone a full thirty minutes, so some employees will still prefer the old fifteen-minute breaks. Supervisors will consider individual requests to switch groups or to split a break into two shorter ones.

(5) We tested this schedule in the receiving department over the summer. Workers there reported shorter lines and quieter lunches. Therefore, a few workers missed eating with friends from other groups. We will try to place employees who carpool or work closely together in the same group.

(6) We will review the new schedule after the first two months. At that time, we will ask every employee to complete a short survey about wait times, noise, and seating in the break room. If you have questions about your group assignment, please speak with your supervisor or email me directly. Thank you for helping us make the break room a more comfortable place for everyone.

MEMORANDUM

To: All Shipping Department Employees From: Karen Osei, Operations Manager Date: September 8 Subject: New break schedule

(1) Beginning Monday, September 22, the shipping department will move to a staggered break schedule. Under the current system, all forty employees take their lunch break at noon, the break room becomes overcrowded within minutes. Many of you have told us that you spend half of your break waiting in line.

(2) The new schedule divides the department into three groups. Group A will take lunch from 11:30 to 12:00, Group B from 12:00 to 12:30, and Group C from 12:30 to 1:00. Your group assignment is posted next to the time clock. Hoping to reduce crowding and shorten the line at the microwaves.

(3) The cafeteria will also begin selling sandwiches to employees wrapped in plastic. These sandwiches can be purchased at the front counter until 1:00 p.m., so even Group C will have fresh food available.

(4) Many employees asked for longer breaks in last spring's survey. The new schedule gives everyone a full thirty minutes, so some employees will still prefer the old fifteen-minute breaks. Supervisors will consider individual requests to switch groups or to split a break into two shorter ones.

(5) We tested this schedule in the receiving department over the summer. Workers there reported shorter lines and quieter lunches. Therefore, a few workers missed eating with friends from other groups. We will try to place employees who carpool or work closely together in the same group.

(6) We will review the new schedule after the first two months. At that time, we will ask every employee to complete a short survey about wait times, noise, and seating in the break room. If you have questions about your group assignment, please speak with your supervisor or email me directly. Thank you for helping us make the break room a more comfortable place for everyone.

MEMORANDUM

To: All Shipping Department Employees From: Karen Osei, Operations Manager Date: September 8 Subject: New break schedule

(1) Beginning Monday, September 22, the shipping department will move to a staggered break schedule. Under the current system, all forty employees take their lunch break at noon, the break room becomes overcrowded within minutes. Many of you have told us that you spend half of your break waiting in line.

(2) The new schedule divides the department into three groups. Group A will take lunch from 11:30 to 12:00, Group B from 12:00 to 12:30, and Group C from 12:30 to 1:00. Your group assignment is posted next to the time clock. Hoping to reduce crowding and shorten the line at the microwaves.

(3) The cafeteria will also begin selling sandwiches to employees wrapped in plastic. These sandwiches can be purchased at the front counter until 1:00 p.m., so even Group C will have fresh food available.

(4) Many employees asked for longer breaks in last spring's survey. The new schedule gives everyone a full thirty minutes, so some employees will still prefer the old fifteen-minute breaks. Supervisors will consider individual requests to switch groups or to split a break into two shorter ones.

(5) We tested this schedule in the receiving department over the summer. Workers there reported shorter lines and quieter lunches. Therefore, a few workers missed eating with friends from other groups. We will try to place employees who carpool or work closely together in the same group.

(6) We will review the new schedule after the first two months. At that time, we will ask every employee to complete a short survey about wait times, noise, and seating in the break room. If you have questions about your group assignment, please speak with your supervisor or email me directly. Thank you for helping us make the break room a more comfortable place for everyone.

To: Gloria Huang, Maintenance Supervisor
From: Andre Wallace, Maintenance Technician
Re: Proposal to replace paper work orders

(1) For the past three months, I have tested a free digital work-order app with two other technicians. I am writing to recommend that our entire department switch to this system by July.

(2) Right now, every repair request is written on a paper form. The forms are stored in three different binders nobody can find them quickly when a tenant calls to ask about a repair. Last winter, a heating complaint was lost for nine days, and the tenant eventually contacted the city housing office.

(3) The paper forms were designed years ago. Our department was much smaller then. At that time, we managed two buildings and had three technicians. Today, we manage seven buildings and employ eleven technicians, but we still use the same forms.

(4) The digital app solves these problems. Each request is entered once, and anyone on the team can see its status from a phone. During the trial, the three of us closed 142 requests, and not one was lost. The app also sends tenants an automatic text message when a technician is assigned to their request.

(5) Switching to the new system would save time, reduce errors, and tenants would be happier. It would also give you, as supervisor, a clear weekly report of open and completed jobs.

(6) Most of the technicians I spoke with liked the app. For example, two longtime employees said they would prefer to keep the paper forms. I believe a one-hour training session would help them feel comfortable, and I would be glad to lead it.

(7) Thank you for considering this proposal. I would welcome the chance to show you the app in person at your convenience.

MEMORANDUM

To: All Shipping Department Employees From: Karen Osei, Operations Manager Date: September 8 Subject: New break schedule

(1) Beginning Monday, September 22, the shipping department will move to a staggered break schedule. Under the current system, all forty employees take their lunch break at noon, the break room becomes overcrowded within minutes. Many of you have told us that you spend half of your break waiting in line.

(2) The new schedule divides the department into three groups. Group A will take lunch from 11:30 to 12:00, Group B from 12:00 to 12:30, and Group C from 12:30 to 1:00. Your group assignment is posted next to the time clock. Hoping to reduce crowding and shorten the line at the microwaves.

(3) The cafeteria will also begin selling sandwiches to employees wrapped in plastic. These sandwiches can be purchased at the front counter until 1:00 p.m., so even Group C will have fresh food available.

(4) Many employees asked for longer breaks in last spring's survey. The new schedule gives everyone a full thirty minutes, so some employees will still prefer the old fifteen-minute breaks. Supervisors will consider individual requests to switch groups or to split a break into two shorter ones.

(5) We tested this schedule in the receiving department over the summer. Workers there reported shorter lines and quieter lunches. Therefore, a few workers missed eating with friends from other groups. We will try to place employees who carpool or work closely together in the same group.

(6) We will review the new schedule after the first two months. At that time, we will ask every employee to complete a short survey about wait times, noise, and seating in the break room. If you have questions about your group assignment, please speak with your supervisor or email me directly. Thank you for helping us make the break room a more comfortable place for everyone.