Volunteer: Eatonville Family Agency VolunteerVolunteer responsibilities vary as the organization's environment and needs change depending on the season, food deliveries, and the number of volunteers available on any given day. Some typical tasks are maintaining the community food and senior lunch tables, weighing and putting away donated food, breaking down bulk food and household items into smaller portions, maintaining the food storage room, and working on the Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, among other tasks. Volunteers must fill out an application, contract, and civil rights training agreement. Agency: Eatonville Area Council/Eatonville Family Agency Volunteer responsibilities vary as the organization's environment and needs change depending on the season, food deliveries, and the number of volunteers available on any given day. Some typical tasks are maintaining the community food and senior lunch tables, weighing and putting away donated food, breaking down bulk food and household items into smaller portions, maintaining the food storage room, and working on the Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, among other tasks. Volunteers must fill out an application, contract, and civil rights training agreement. Agency: Eatonville Area Council/Eatonville Family Agency Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98328 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer at St. Leo's Food ConnectionVolunteers are needed at St. Leo's Food Connection to help during the COVID crisis! We need people to... 1. Sort food donations, fill boxes for clients, and distribute food to clients. Shifts are available at these times: M/W/F – 8:30 – 4:00 T/Th – 8:30 – 5:30 Sat – 8:30 – 2:00Partial shifts are always welcome! 2. Assist with food pick-ups using St. Leo Food Connection vehicles. We are in a high risk area as we share a campus with Nativity House (drop-in center and shelter). We provide gloves (and soon masks), we sanitize regularly, we are limiting the number of clients in the building at one time, and we are implementing 6 foot social distancing. Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 60, in good health, and have no underlying conditions (such as being immunocompromised.) Please note that the entrance to the Food Connection is off the parking lot in the back of the building. If interested, please contact Caroline Comfort at carolinec@foodconnection.org Agency: St. Leo Food Connection Volunteers are needed at St. Leo's Food Connection to help during the COVID crisis! We need people to... 1. Sort food donations, fill boxes for clients, and distribute food to clients. Shifts are available at these times: M/W/F – 8:30 – 4:00 T/Th – 8:30 – 5:30 Sat – 8:30 – 2:00Partial shifts are always welcome! 2. Assist with food pick-ups using St. Leo Food Connection vehicles. We are in a high risk area as we share a campus with Nativity House (drop-in center and shelter). We provide gloves (and soon masks), we sanitize regularly, we are limiting the number of clients in the building at one time, and we are implementing 6 foot social distancing. Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 60, in good health, and have no underlying conditions (such as being immunocompromised.) Please note that the entrance to the Food Connection is off the parking lot in the back of the building. If interested, please contact Caroline Comfort at carolinec@foodconnection.org Agency: St. Leo Food Connection Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98405 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Food Bank Worker at Salvation ArmyFood Bank Workers keep a consistent flow of goods through the food bank to assure that our clients in need of food are served to the best of our ability. The Food Bank is an important part of our fight to provide basic human needs in the City of Tacoma. Reports to: Heather Wiley Location: The Salvation Army of Tacoma Food Bank Responsibilities and Duties Sorting and preparing bulk foods and produce in preparation for distribution to clients Mopping floors, cleaning shelves, cleaning refrigeration and freezer units Stocking shelves Personally assist clients as they shop Other duties as assignedQualifications Complete all aspects of the volunteer application before starting service, including clearance of background check Must be 16 years of age or older Be able to lift at least 10 pounds to waist level Be courteous and respectful to clients, staff, volunteers and other visitors to our campus Excellent de-escalation skills Follow policies and procedures as outlined by The Salvation Army Tacoma Corps Volunteer HandbookIf you're interested or have any questions, please contact Stacy Blaisdell at stacy.blaisdell@usw.salvationarmy.org or 253-572-8452 ext. 104. Agency: The Salvation Army Tacoma Food Bank Workers keep a consistent flow of goods through the food bank to assure that our clients in need of food are served to the best of our ability. The Food Bank is an important part of our fight to provide basic human needs in the City of Tacoma. Reports to: Heather Wiley Location: The Salvation Army of Tacoma Food Bank Responsibilities and Duties Sorting and preparing bulk foods and produce in preparation for distribution to clients Mopping floors, cleaning shelves, cleaning refrigeration and freezer units Stocking shelves Personally assist clients as they shop Other duties as assignedQualifications Complete all aspects of the volunteer application before starting service, including clearance of background check Must be 16 years of age or older Be able to lift at least 10 pounds to waist level Be courteous and respectful to clients, staff, volunteers and other visitors to our campus Excellent de-escalation skills Follow policies and procedures as outlined by The Salvation Army Tacoma Corps Volunteer HandbookIf you're interested or have any questions, please contact Stacy Blaisdell at stacy.blaisdell@usw.salvationarmy.org or 253-572-8452 ext. 104. Agency: The Salvation Army Tacoma Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98405 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Host a Peanut Butter Drive!Donations are an essential part of getting food to our partner programs, food pantries, meal sites, and shelters in Pierce County. However, we see a decrease in food donations even though the need for food has increased. You can help by hosting a Food & Fund Drive with EFN! The food you donate will go directly to our 75+ Partner Programs to give to our neighbors in need. The funds you raise will be used to purchase food and pay freight for donated truckloads of food (if you decide to raise funds). Register your food drive here: https://efoodnet.org/driveform/ Agency: Emergency Food Network Donations are an essential part of getting food to our partner programs, food pantries, meal sites, and shelters in Pierce County. However, we see a decrease in food donations even though the need for food has increased. You can help by hosting a Food & Fund Drive with EFN! The food you donate will go directly to our 75+ Partner Programs to give to our neighbors in need. The funds you raise will be used to purchase food and pay freight for donated truckloads of food (if you decide to raise funds). Register your food drive here: https://efoodnet.org/driveform/ Agency: Emergency Food Network Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98499 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Nourish Food Bank VolunteersNew and Returning Volunteer Registration
We now have our own Get Connected site for managing our volunteer opportunities! This is a separate site than the United Way of Pierce County's Get Connected site. (The site you are currently on!) To volunteer with us you will have to create a separate Get Connected profile with Nourish PC, as it allows us to vet our prospective volunteers. Once you are vetted you will be able to view and respond our volunteer opportunities. Qualifications to volunteer include the following: We cannot accept court-ordered community service at this time. Programs for Possible VolunteeringDevelopment /Admin Edgewood Food Bank Graham/South Hill Food Bank Jackson Street Food Bank Lakewood Food Bank Mobile Food Banks Northwest Tacoma Food Bank Southeast Tacoma Food Bank Warehouse Agency: Nourish Pierce County (Formerly FISH Food Banks) New and Returning Volunteer Registration
We now have our own Get Connected site for managing our volunteer opportunities! This is a separate site than the United Way of Pierce County's Get Connected site. (The site you are currently on!) To volunteer with us you will have to create a separate Get Connected profile with Nourish PC, as it allows us to vet our prospective volunteers. Once you are vetted you will be able to view and respond our volunteer opportunities. Qualifications to volunteer include the following: We cannot accept court-ordered community service at this time. Programs for Possible VolunteeringDevelopment /Admin Edgewood Food Bank Graham/South Hill Food Bank Jackson Street Food Bank Lakewood Food Bank Mobile Food Banks Northwest Tacoma Food Bank Southeast Tacoma Food Bank Warehouse Agency: Nourish Pierce County (Formerly FISH Food Banks) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98408 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Food Bank Customer Service ClerkCome help us keep our community fed. We need volunteers to help get food out to the community. As a Volunteer Food Bank Service Clerk, you will be responsible for providing support to Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank and the Food Bank Manager. You will work closely with the Food Bank Manager to assure that client delivery and needed tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Ensuring maximum service delivery and volunteer enjoyment throughout the process. Activities are performed in a safe and controlled environment. Casual attire and closed toe shoes required. Accountabilities The food bank customer Service Clerk reports directly to the executive director who is responsible for his/her performance. Responsibilities: includes, but not limited to: Flexible Schedule – Tuesday through Saturday.Receptionist for the food bank and office when neededData EntryGreet and provide general support to clients and volunteers. Answer and direct phone calls. Tidy the front office Maintain the office filing system. File paperwork into the corresponding file. Making copies of files when needed Locating files when needed Perform other related duties as required. Maintain office supplies by checking inventory and order items. Organizing incoming and outgoing deliveries Organize and stock food bank shelves. Assisting other projects when needed Assisting the food bank manager in the daily operations of the food bank includes sorting shelves, bagging on food. Schedule 1st Shift Full Day 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 2nd Shift 8:30 am to 1:00 pm 3rd Shift 1:00pm to 4:30 pm The Food Bank is open for Walk-In service (Tuesday through Saturday) and Drive-Up (Friday only). Services are delivered in designated areas for volunteer and client safety. Wednesday is our biggest day; we have a pop-up food bank at the Tacoma Dome and the need is great on that day where individuals and groups are encouraged to apply. MADF is a nonprofit, charitable organization with the mission to make a difference in the lives of others, one person at a time, by helping them acquire the most basic needs: food, housing, encouragement, and opportunity. Email: christine@themadfseattle.org and info@themadfseattle.org. Phone: 253-888-0576 Agency: Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank Come help us keep our community fed. We need volunteers to help get food out to the community. As a Volunteer Food Bank Service Clerk, you will be responsible for providing support to Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank and the Food Bank Manager. You will work closely with the Food Bank Manager to assure that client delivery and needed tasks are done correctly and efficiently. Ensuring maximum service delivery and volunteer enjoyment throughout the process. Activities are performed in a safe and controlled environment. Casual attire and closed toe shoes required. Accountabilities The food bank customer Service Clerk reports directly to the executive director who is responsible for his/her performance. Responsibilities: includes, but not limited to: Flexible Schedule – Tuesday through Saturday.Receptionist for the food bank and office when neededData EntryGreet and provide general support to clients and volunteers. Answer and direct phone calls. Tidy the front office Maintain the office filing system. File paperwork into the corresponding file. Making copies of files when needed Locating files when needed Perform other related duties as required. Maintain office supplies by checking inventory and order items. Organizing incoming and outgoing deliveries Organize and stock food bank shelves. Assisting other projects when needed Assisting the food bank manager in the daily operations of the food bank includes sorting shelves, bagging on food. Schedule 1st Shift Full Day 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 2nd Shift 8:30 am to 1:00 pm 3rd Shift 1:00pm to 4:30 pm The Food Bank is open for Walk-In service (Tuesday through Saturday) and Drive-Up (Friday only). Services are delivered in designated areas for volunteer and client safety. Wednesday is our biggest day; we have a pop-up food bank at the Tacoma Dome and the need is great on that day where individuals and groups are encouraged to apply. MADF is a nonprofit, charitable organization with the mission to make a difference in the lives of others, one person at a time, by helping them acquire the most basic needs: food, housing, encouragement, and opportunity. Email: christine@themadfseattle.org and info@themadfseattle.org. Phone: 253-888-0576 Agency: Eloise's Cooking Pot Food Bank Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98404 Allow Groups: Yes |