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Volunteer!
Weekly Volunteer Opportunities
We rely on over 100 volunteers each week to provide service to our neighbors in need. As a community food bank we encourage everyone in our community to be involved in our success. There are many opportunties to help and we would love for you to join us and be part of the action!
Grocery Rescue Driver
Pick up food from local grocery stores and bring donations back to food bank Drivers may use our refrigerated sprinter van or box truck. We do allow drivers to use their own vehicles, with some exceptions. All drivers must be approved and receive training from the Operations Manager. Schedule: Every morning
Prepare for Food Distribution
Unload trucks, sort and stock food Tasks include cleaning, organizing, and sorting through goods to determine what needs to be thrown away or kept for distribution. On Tuesdays, this role primarily entails helping unload our van and truck deliveries. It does require lifting boxes and helping stage the food bank for opening.  Schedule: Mondays 9am – 11:30am Tuesdays 10am – 12:45pm
Distribute Food
Assist neighbors in need and help keep shelves stocked Roles range from Supervisors, check in/out and helping with food distribution. Tasks include pulling items from inventory to restock shelves and coolers, breaking down boxes, taking trash and recycling to the dumpsters, keeping walkways clear, and helping process incoming donations. Schedule: Tuesdays 2:30p – 6:30p Wednesdays 9a – 12:15p, 11:45a –2:45p, OR 2:15p – 5p Thursdays 9:30 – 1p
Sign Up to Volunteer
We're currently in need of volunteers!
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To volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Application (Spanish Version) * and email it to volunteer@snoqualmievalleyfoodbank.org or bring it in to the Food Bank office. Don't have a printer? Send us an email to get started.
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We prefer a regular weekly or bi-weekly commitment, but we're open to short-term or ad hoc signups as well.
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​Returning Volunteer? Sign up for shifts!
Frequently Asked Questions about being a volunteer:
Are there age requirements or restrictions to volunteer at the food bank?
Can I get community service hours helping at the food bank?
Other Ways to Help
Hold a Food Drive
Plant a Row for the Hungry
Share your garden harvest Read more about connecting gardeners with food banks
Support Our Fundraisers
Contact us and let us know you would like to be involved in helping with our events.
Handy Helper
We often have projects that we need some helpful hands that like to repair or tinker.
Contact us and let us know what skills you would like to share
