Volunteer

Make a difference for those in need by volunteering with The Food Bank!

Volunteers are a vital part of The Food Bank’s work to reduce hunger and increase food security.  We couldn’t do what we do without the dedication of hundreds of volunteers across our region who contribute to our programs and operations in many ways.

To become a volunteer with The Food Bank, please attend one of our regular volunteer orientations.  These orientations will give you basic information about how The Food Bank works, and introduce you to the variety of volunteer positions we have available.  Volunteer orientations are held on the second Tuesday and fourth Saturday of each month.

We welcome individual volunteers as well as corporate teams, churches, schools, and other groups that wish to schedule a community service day with The Food Bank.

A sampling of some of the work that Food Bank volunteers do includes:

Special Events: Help us plan or carry out fundraising events, like our bi-annual gala, restaurant events, school fundraisers, food drives, and more.

Food Bank Programs: Volunteers support our community and food distribution programs, such as Brown Bag: Food for Elders, Nutrition, SNAP Outreach & Enrollment, and other community initiatives.

Office: We always need volunteers in the office to help with mailings, phone calls, computer projects, graphic design, and the other behind-the-scenes work that keeps the organization on track.

Warehouse: Volunteers help inspect and sort food donations in our salvage room.   “Salvage” is food that that is perfectly good to eat but can’t be sold, often because the can or box is dented.

Sign up to attend our next volunteer orientation!

In addition, we occasionally have internship opportunities for college-age students throughout the year.

To learn more about volunteering with The Food Bank, contact development@foodbankwma.org.