Food Bank Support Volunteers Needed

Volunteers in the food bank play a critical role in our day-to-day operations. Volunteer help with a wide range of tasks including greeting clients, filling food orders for our neighbors in need, sorting and organizing donated food items and much more!

If you are interested in volunteering, follow this link to fill out our registration form and sign up for shifts.

Shifts

Monday through Friday with shifts from:

• 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
• 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Duties & Responsibilities

Food Bank volunteers are at the heart of our day to day operation. Volunteers in the Food Bank help with a variety of tasks, including:

• Filling food orders for clients on home delivery
• Attending to clients
• Behind the scenes work, such as repackaging bulk food items into smaller quantities or organizing inventory

Qualifications

• Ability to work with people (clients, volunteers, and staff) from all walks of life
• Ability to work with a team, but occasionally be assigned an individual project
• Possibly lift as much as 5-10 lbs
• Ability to practice patience and empathy, while recognizing some professional boundaries that should be kept between clients and volunteers

Recommendations & Requirements

We ask that all Food Bank volunteers are on time for their shift (unless prior arrangements have been made). Close-toed shoes are required to volunteer in the Food Bank and all volunteers must be at least 11-13 years old to volunteer with an adult at all times and 14+ years old to volunteer independently.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Emily VanCleemput at Emilyv@FFTfoodbank.org or 707-887-1647 x109.

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 10
• Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
• Event can be held at organization location(s)
• Donation Requested