Food Bank Assistant Volunteer
Goal of Food Bank:
Provide our residents with their basic needs so they can concentrate on doing what is needed to bring quality to their life
Goal of the Food Bank Assistant:
Assist clients with food bank shopping and restock products in coolers, freezers and shelves.
Volunteer Activities may include but not limited to:
• Maintain product in freezers, coolers and on shelves
• Return unwanted items back to the appropriate shelf
• Assist clients with food choices and encourage smooth traffic flow
• Keep area neat and clean, sweeping and mopping regularly
• Check in and check out in accordance with volunteer procedures
• Assist in oversight of product distribution to prevent product loss
• Greet incoming clients and assist them to begin shopping
• Assist clients to their vehicles and return shopping carts to the intake line
• Work with the lead volunteer team captain and food bank manager to enhance client services
As directed by the team captain or food bank manager, volunteer activities may also include:
• Sort, clean and bag produce and bulk items as directed
• Sort product and package CSFP bags for distribution
• Distribute CSFP bags under the supervision of the team captain or food bank manager
Requirements (knowledge/skills)?
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• At least 13 years of age with an adult or 18 years of age without an adult
• Ability to develop communication and teamwork skills
• Sensitivity to issues effecting low income families and individuals in crisis
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Timeframe:
Minimum of a 3 month commitment
Shifts will be determined in conjunction with the food bank manager or distribution center
manager
Supervisor:
Food bank manager, distribution center manager, or volunteer team captain
In order to volunteer for us in King or Snohomish County, you must first attend a Tour/Orientation.
For Volunteer Opportunities in King County:
Check our Event Calendar for "Tours" in King County. Or for more information, please call (206)965-1480.
For Volunteer Opportunities in Snohomish County:
Check our Event Calendar for "Tours" in Snohomish County. Or for more information, please call (425)212-5300.