Nonprofit
Published 8/15/25 8:00PM

Lead Volunteer Position: Home Delivery Food Box Packing

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+

    Description

    North Helpline believes all deserve adequate food, housing, and respect. We assist our neighbors in obtaining basic needs that affirm their human dignity and worth. North Helpline provides critical human services to over 1,500 clients each week in an effort to reduce the impact of hunger and poverty in greater north Seattle.

    North Helpline is actively seeking volunteers for the position of Home Delivery Packing Lead Volunteer. This position will require the volunteer to arrive shortly before the start of the Home Delivery Box Packing and guide the process of setup.

    Responsibilities:

    • Set up tables and food for box packing
    • Assist in directing volunteers
    • Restock food and hygiene items as needed
    • Ensure areas are kept clean and sanitary
    • Lead in closing to put food, tables and supplies away
    • Support volunteers by offering breaks and answering questions
    • Audit completed boxes for accuracy and alignment with dietary restrictions
    • Work with drivers to locate boxes for pick-up and answer questions

    Qualifications

    • Volunteers should be scheduled for one (1) shift per week on a consistent basis with the ideal goal of a six month commitment
    • All volunteer leads are expected to have completed all trainings and to stay current on best practices.
    • Be organized and maintain attention to detail
    • Coordination and communication skills to facilitate working with team members
    • Comfortable working in a shared and dynamic work environment
    • Commitment to building an anti-racist organization

    Physical Requirements:

    This position will require volunteers to be on their feet most of the time, the ability to work with three to four other individuals, to keep track of multiple projects at once and to respond to new information. Volunteers will need to bend and lift up to 20 lbs regularly. Noise levels in the warehouse are consistent with a grocery store. The warehouse is not temperature controlled and volunteers should dress for the weather.

    Hiring Process / Timeline

    • For more information or to express interest in this position, please contact us at volunteers@northhelpline.org . Please include "Volunteer Lead: Home Delivery Packing Lead Volunteer" in the subject line of your email.

    1 shift available:

    • Tuesday and Thursday schedule: 09:30 to 13:30 PST

    Location

    On-site
    12736 33rd Ave NE, Seattle, Washington, US

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