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Home Delivery Drivers & Co-Pilot Volunteers Needed | Get Food to Those in Berkeley Who Need It

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Berkeley, CA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    November 9, 2026
    End Date:
    December 31, 2027
    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Ongoing, pop-in opportunity. 2-hour shifts.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    18 years or older; valid driver's license.

    Description

    The Berkeley Food Network is looking for volunteer drivers & co-pilots for our Home Delivery Program!

    Berkeley Food Network (BFN) uses an innovative, community-centered approach to food sourcing and distribution. BFN’s Home Delivery Program is designed to provide supplemental groceries to Berkeley residents experiencing food insecurity who:

    • Can cook at home
    • Cannot access BFN or other Alameda County Food Pantries themselves
    • Have no one in their community who can pick-up groceries for them
    • Do not already receive any meals or delivered groceries from another organization

    We are looking for volunteer drivers and co-pilots to deliver groceries to community members' homes. This is a great opportunity to build connections with neighbors and other volunteers. Volunteers deliver two boxes of groceries to about eight members in Berkeley.

    Shift times:

    Mondays & Wednesdays | 1pm to ~3 pm

    Requirements for co-pilots and drivers include that volunteers:

    • are available on Wednesdays from 1pm to ~3 pm
    • can see yourself volunteering regularly (every week or every other week on an ongoing basis with some flexibility)
    • can lift and carry the grocery boxes (10-20 lbs)
    • are at least 18 years of age

    Drivers must also:

    • sign up for a shift with an experienced co-pilot before doing a driving shift
    • fill out the BFN Driving agreements
    • complete a Confidentiality Agreement
    • attend a training
    • provide a copy of a valid driver's license (front side only) for MRV review by our insurance company
    • have a reliable vehicle you can drive

    Please fill out our Volunteer Inquiry Form! The Volunteer Manager will will provide next steps for onboarding as a volunteer within 3 business days via email.

    Thank you!

    Location

    On-site

    Berkeley Food Network

    1925 Ninth St., Berkeley, California, US

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