Nonprofit
Published 27 days ago

Food Network Recruitment - Outreach Ambassadors

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Connecticut, US
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    This position, you are welcome to dedicate as much time as possible but you should plan for at least 4-6 hours per week to help us make an impact when its needed most (during this upcoming holiday season)..
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Medicine, Hunger, Food Security, Science & Technology
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Food Network Recruitment - Outreach Ambassadors

    Volunteer Opportunity: Outreach Ambassador, Food Charity Network

    Every day, good food goes to waste while neighbors go hungry. Food Charity Network, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is launching a platform that connects food donors (restaurants, grocers, caterers, farms, and event venues) directly with local food charities, to create hyper local food networks so surplus food reaches people instead of landfills and for produce donations to increase through a more efficient data-informed donation model.

    We’re preparing for launch and looking for Outreach Ambassadors to help build the network from day one.

    What you’ll do

    • Identify and reach out to food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and community organizations in your area
    • Connect with potential food donors such as restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, caterers, and farms
    • Explain how the platform works and help organizations sign up
    • Track your outreach and share feedback on what organizations need
    • Represent Food Charity Network at community events (optional)

    Who we’re looking for

    • People who care about food access, sustainability, or their local community
    • Comfortable with calls, emails, or in-person conversations
    • Organized and self-motivated, able to work independently
    • Bilingual English/Spanish speakers especially welcome (our platform supports both)
    • Students, retirees, professionals, and anyone with a few hours to give
    • Access to transport as necessary to carry out the work

    Commitment

    • 4-6 hours per week (minimum), flexible and hybrid
    • Location / region focus: Connecticut
    • Start date: October 2026, ahead of our November/December launch

    What you’ll get

    • Real nonprofit outreach and partnership-building experience
    • Volunteer hours documentation and a reference letter on request
    • The chance to be part of a launch team that shapes how the network grows
    • A direct role in getting food to people who need it

    #Volunteer #FoodRescue #EndHunger #FoodWaste #Nonprofit #CommunityImpact

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in Connecticut, US
    Associated Location
    Bridgeport, CT, USA

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    Instructions:

    Please review the description carefully, submit all the documents (Resume and Cover letter) and answer all screening questions. Please note, this position requires mobility to travel to locations as necessary in the local network you will work to connect with within Connecticut.

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