Opportunity Details

Pack and distribute ~180 food packages to the community

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Nov 15, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Pack and distribute ~180 food packages to the community

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Nov 8, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help pack and distribute ~150 food packages to people in the community.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Nov 1, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help pack and distribute ~150 food packages to people in the community.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Oct 25, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help pack and distribute ~150 food packages to people in the community.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Oct 18, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help pack and distribute ~150 food packages to people in the community.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Oct 11, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help pack and distribute ~150 food packages to people in the community.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Oct 4, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Goal of Position: We serve a diverse client base, and hear many languages at the Food Bank. We are seeking bi-lingual or multi-lingual Interpreters to help us connect with our guests during our monthly Community Meals event. From time-to-time, we also need to update or create documents in different languages in order to share information with our clients. The Volunteer will interpret between food guests and staff during the event. We also encourage the volunteer to establish relationships with our guests! Meal is included with volunteer shift. **Counts towards Community Service**

Time Required:
Hours: 12:00pm-1:00pm; 1 hour
Length of Commitment: Minimum 2 times
Positions Available: 4-5
Position Availability: July 13th , August 10th , September 14th , October 12th , November 9th , December 14th

Responsibilities:
Aid in welcoming our guests to Community Meals
Act as liaison between our guests and staff during Community Meals
Interpret for guests and staff in a professional and respectful manner
Answer questions, promote community/health/nutrition resources
Educate guests about volunteer & intern opportunities
Commitment to policies & procedures signed
Skills Needed:
Bi-lingual in any; Chinese (preferably Cantonese),Taishanese, Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Russian, Somali, Tagalog.
Punctual, dependable, enthusiastic, flexible and positive attitude
Outgoing and enjoys working with people and helping clients
Must be able to work in both calm and fast-paced environments
Comfortable with diverse populations in high energy settings
Have a neat appearance and a friendly demeanor
Love of food and interest in community development and social justice
HOW TO APPLY

Application Process:

All applicants must fill out a volunteer form:

http://www.rvfb.org/take-action/volunteer/apply-to-volunteer/

Contact:

volunteer@rvfb.org

206.723.4105

4205 Rainier Ave S, Seattle WA 98118

Opportunity Details

Goal of the position: Process and distribute food to clients at the food bank.
Volunteers will interact with clients, staff and other volunteers and will provide excellent customer service to ensure great relationships and a positive atmosphere during distributions.

Time Required:
Hours: Wednesdays 7:15am - 10:15am, 8am - 11am, 11am - 2:30pm
Saturdays 8am - 11am and 11am - 2:30pm
Length of Commitment: Minimum 3 hour shift preferred
Positions Available: 20-25
Position Availability: Weekly
Responsibilities:
· Attend volunteer orientation
· Sign in and out for each shift
· Once assigned a station, stick to your station until relieved
· Always wear gloves
· Pass out food to guests in a professional and respectful manner
· Answer questions, promote community/health/nutrition resources
· Keep the food bank clean by helping where necessary
· Commitment to policies & procedures signed

Skills Needed:
· Punctual, dependable, enthusiastic, flexible and positive attitude
· Outgoing and enjoys working with people and helping clients
· Must be able to work in both calm and fast-paced environments
· Comfortable with diverse populations in high energy settings
· Have a neat appearance and a friendly demeanor
· Multi-lingual is a huge plus!

Application Process:
Applicants are required to attend one orientation, held every Tuesday at 5pm. All applicants must fill out an application & are subject to criminal background check.

volunteer@rvfb.org

http://www.rvfb.org/take-action/volunteer/volunteer-application/

Opportunity Details

Goal of the position: Aid RVFB in distributing healthy food to our hungry neighbors by welcoming guests as they arrive and facilitating them through our line process in a fair, equitable and racist free manner.

Time Required:
Hours: Minimum 6 hours, 1 x a month on Wednesday or Saturday, 8am to 2:00pm
Commitment Length: 3 shifts within 3 month period preferred
Positions Available: 5

Skills Needed:
· Shared interest in RVFB mission and environment
· Conflict management, non-violent communication or other equivalent training
· Previous experience working with diverse populations
· Customer service aptitude
· Charismatic and sense of humor
· Ability to maintain composure, equanimity and professionalism in highly dynamic and a sometimes trying atmosphere
· Ability to stand ground with compassion and consideration of compelling circumstances

Training Provided:
An orientation and "trial run" will be provided by RVFB staff aiding you through your first Line Host experience, accompanied with ongoing support and collaboration.

Application Process:
Applicants are required to attend one orientation, held every Tuesday at 5pm. All applicants must fill out an application & are subject to criminal background check.

HOW TO APPLY

volunteer@rvfb.org

http://www.rvfb.org/take-action/volunteer/volunteer-application/

Application Process:

Applicants are required to attend one orientation, held every Tuesday at 5pm. All applicants must fill out an application & are subject to criminal background check.