Opportunity Details

Goal of the position: Number distributor volunteers will be the first friendly face to interact with guests receiving food before they enter our facility. Number Distributor volunteers ensure that guest receive the correct number and color corresponding to general public and disabled individuals. Volunteers will provide excellent customer service to ensure great relationships and a positive atmosphere during distributions.

Time Required:
Hours: 5 hours, Wednesday & Saturday 9am-2pm, minimum 1 x a month
Commitment Length: 3 shifts within 3 month period preferred for effective training.
Main steps:
White numbers for general population
Green numbers for disabled population (These cards will have a hand-shaped hole punch.)
Greet guests, answer questions.
Key points:
Maintain excellent customer service
Remain on sidewalk to avoid congestion of front door
If you recognize someone trying to get a number that already received one politely decline to give him/her another one

Reasons why:
We are distributing the numbers in this way in an attempt to be as fair as possible to our hungry guests waiting for food.

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.

Opportunity Details

Goal of the position: Every Tuesday & Thursday, we deliver food to clients who are disabled or otherwise homebound. As the home delivery driver, you will deliver bags of food to those in need. There are 5 major apartment complexes that house the majority of our clients from Downtown Seattle to Rainier Beach.

Requirements:
· Valid driver’s license
· Background check
· Availability Tuesday or Thursdays 9:30am – 1:30 pm
· Highly personable and works well with others
· Minimum 3 month commitment desired

Responsibilities:
· Professionally represent Rainier Valley Food Bank
· Safely deliver bags to 5-20 clients each Thursday (depending on your time & capabilities)
· Check in on client’s welfare, report concerns and changes to home delivery coordinator
· Collect bags from previous week’s delivery and return to food bank


With only three employees, our food bank could not operate without a cadre of committed, long-term community volunteers who contribute over 2,000 hours of service every month.

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!

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/

All applicants must fill out an application & are subject to criminal background check.

Opportunity Details

Help support the New Horizon's Lunch Program as a Feeding Program Assistant and help give hope to those who are hungry in your local community

Responsibilities: Meal Preparation, Service, Clean-up

Requirements: Mandarin-speaking individuals preferred, Food Safe Certificate is preferred. Closed toed shoes

Shifts: Thursdays from 9:00am - 2:30pm

Opportunity Details

Support The Salvation Army feed those in need in the Metrotown area as a Feeding Program Assistant.

Responsibilities: Soup and/or sandwich preparation, meal service support, clean-up

Requirements: Closed Toed Shoes, Food safe certification is helpful

Shifts: Mondays 3:00pm-7:00pm

Opportunity Details

The Salvation Army Community Food Bank has been an active participant in Chilliwack for over 25 years. The Food Bank use continues to be a vital need in our community for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed. Over 3,800 people are being assisted through our Food Bank, Soup Kitchen and Shelter every month, 30% of those we assist are children under the age of 18 years. Each of these needy families would have gone hungry without the generous support and kindness of our community.

Responsibilities: Prepare lunch meal, cleaning, dishwashing, client services

Requirements: Closed Toed Shoes

Shifts: Monday to Saturday from 8:30am - 1:00pm

Opportunity Details

The Salvation Army Community Food Bank has been an active participant in Chilliwack for over 25 years. The Food Bank use continues to be a vital need in our community for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed. Over 3,800 people are being assisted through our Food Bank, Soup Kitchen and Shelter every month, 30% of those we assist are children under the age of 18 years. Each of these needy families would have gone hungry without the generous support and kindness of our community.

Responsibilities: Hamper making, stocking shelves, checking expiry dates, cleaning duties, clients services.

Requirements: Closed toed shoes.

Shifts: Monday to Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible shift times)

Opportunity Details

Think volunteering takes too long, and you don't feel like you have an impact? Volunteer with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, and make the most impact in the shortest amount of time! Every day, millions of people go without having a proper meal, while 40% of the food that we produce goes into the garbage. Help someone have a meal by walking leftover food from local food businesses, to a nearby shelter in a 20 minute walk. Volunteering with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine for about 45 minutes can help feed 40 people! Volunteer with your team, and make even more of an impact by rescuing more food together!

By working with us, you can have your team have an exclusive experience with us, have a dedicated Lead Rescuer with you to guide you, and a meaningful team bonding experience.

You can sign up at the link below.
Please note you must sign up for an account, and after you confirm your account via email, you must go back to this link to click "attend" to sign up for an event.
https://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/events/20339

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
FD018	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Salvation Army Ridge Meadows serves one community meal every day to the public, 365 days per year. Lunch is served on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Supper is served on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to meal time. Every meal is prepared in our kitchen by professional staff and follows nutritional guidelines. 93% of the people who attend our Community Meal Program are residents of Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.

Shifts: Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00am - 1:30pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Opportunity Details

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

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Sep 27, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The four ministries that make up the Grace Care Center include the Choice Food Pantry, ESL, Vehicle Ministry and Referral Services. Each week, 250 volunteers faithfully serve more than 400 families in these ministry areas. Serving opportunities include:

Choice Food Pantry: Greeter, Personal Shopper, Register Worker, Stockers, Sorters & Others
ESL: Translators, Teachers
Referral Services: Financial Advisor, Job Advisor, Legal Advisor
Vehicle Services: Oil Change Helpers, Car Enthusiasts

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a