Thank you to our volunteers!

During the 2011-2012 fiscal year, 20,946 volunteer hours were completed at the Food Bank! These hours are valued at $350,330. This is the equivalent of 10 full-time employees.

Volunteer Opportunities

BackPack Assembly - Pack emergency weekend food for kids in need who are enrolled in the Food Bank's BackPack program. (Two packing events are conducted each week throughout the year. 14-40 volunteers are needed at each event.)

Distribution Center - Sort donated food. Case lot sorted food for distribution to the Food Bank's agency partners. Repack bulk food donated by manufacturers into family-friendly sized packaging. (The volunteer activities in the distribution center are ongoing. They are available for individual volunteers or groups.)

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Volunteer Sign-Up

Please Note: Upon registration you will receive an email from Sarah Grobbelaar, Director of Talent, either confirming the date and time of your volunteer work at the Food Bank or indicating that particular session is already full and asking you to reschedule.

Contact Information:

*First Name:

*Last Name:

Preferred Communication:

emailcall

Primary Phone:

Seconday Phone:

E-mail Address:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

*Type of Volunteer:

IndividualGroup (more than one person volunteering together)

If group, please indicate the number of volunteers:

How did you hear about volunteer opportunities at Food Bank for the Heartland?:

Are you requesting community service credit?:

NoYes - SchoolYes - Court ordered or diversionYes - TANIFF- SNAP- other assistance credit

If requiring community service, please provide details, including name of school, court or organization, hours required, deadline to complete & crime committed (if applicable):

Do you speak another language besides English? If yes, what language(s)?:

Availability:

Morning Shift (9-12):

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday
FridaySaturday

Afternoon Shift (1-4):

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday
FridaySaturday

If there is a day in the future you would like to volunteer for a one-time opportunity, please list three dates in preferential order and we will work to coordinate our schedule with your desired date.

Date 1:

Date 2:

Date 3:

*Assignment Preference:

WarehouseSpecial EventsOfficeProduce Stands
Back Pack DeliveryGrounds/MaintenanceSNAP Outreach

I am comfortable with and able to: (check all that apply)

Please make between 1 and 6 selections from the choices below:

Lift 20 poundsPerform office tasksUse computerMake phone calls
Work closely with diverse peopleStand on my feet for up to 3 hours

Emergency Contact (if applying as an individual)

In the event of an emergency, whom should we notify?

First Name:

Last Name:

Relationship:

Phone:

Comments:

Volunteer Policies and Procedures

I understand and agree that submitting this application does not automatically register me as a Food Bank for the Heartland volunteer, and that there may be certain qualifications I must meet, including the acceptance of established volunteer policies and procedures before I may begin volunteering

PLEASE NOTE:

Anyone volunteering in the warehouse must wear closed-toe shoes.

Volunteers must be 16 years old or older to volunteer at Food Bank for the Heartland. Children ages 12-16 may be allowed to volunteer for certain projects when accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers are welcome to bring a snack and beverage with them. Food and open beverages are not allowed in the warehouse, but refrigerator space is provided in the break room.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT and WAIVER:

I do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Food Bank for the Heartland for any claims or caused of action that may arise out of performance of my assigned duties. I waive any right of action I have against the Food Bank for the Heartland in consideration of my participation as a volunteer for the Food Bank.

I agree: