Nonprofit
Published 1/26/26 2:43PM

Help distribute food to seniors!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Venice, FL
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    January 28, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Weekly shift, on Wednesdays, 7:00am – 9:00am
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS FOOD BANK SUPPORT VOLUNTEER

    Help get nutritious food to seniors in need in your area! Join a group of dedicated volunteers to sort and distribute food to seniors through our weekly drive-up food bank in partnership with All Faiths Food Bank.

    DESCRIPTION: Senior Friendship Centers is seeking friendly volunteers to assist with food distribution while engaging with clients at our Venice Activity Center. Volunteers help unload and sort pallets of food, and then distribute to seniors enrolled in the program. Seniors drive-up to the distribution site, and volunteers help load the bags into their vehicles.

    SCHEDULE: Weekly shift, on Wednesdays, 7:00am - 9:00am

    LOCATION: Venice Activity Center, 2350 Scenic Drive, Venice, FL 34293

    REPORTS TO: Center Assistant Manager

    DUTIES:

    • Assist with unloading food from pallets and sorting on to distribution tables.
    • Greet drive-up clients, assist with food selection, and help load bags into vehicles.
    • Assist with clean-up and taking leftover food to the activity center when distribution is complete.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Follow SFC guidelines and policies.
    • Able to lift and carry at least 25lbs of food.
    • Able to perform duties outdoors, rain or shine (the distribution area is covered).
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with seniors.
    • Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
    • Friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.
    • Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups.

    Apply Today!

    • If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706
    • Or visit our website at FrienshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer.
    • For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.

    Location

    On-site
    2350 Scenic Drive, Venice, Florida, US

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