The minimum age to volunteer for this project is 13 years old.
*Volunteers under 18 must volunteer alongside a parent/guardian or other adult chaperone each time they volunteer, regardless of age or project.*
Is Indoors
Best for volunteers who prefer to work behind-the-scenes
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- "Shopping" our shelves to assemble individualized orders of meat and dairy, produce, and canned good items for clients using our curbside pickup program, typically around 200-300 orders per shift.
- Labeling orders for easy pickup at our partner sites
- Stacking and palletizing completed orders
- Resetting the area for the next volunteer shift
Training Provided:
- No experience required - we'll train you at the start of your first shift!
Safety Protocols:
- Closed-toe shoes required
Allergens: We handle multiple allergens in our facility and cannot guarantee any area or project is allergen free
Support:
Each project has a Project Supervisor that will be available throughout your shift. They will provide training at the start of your shift and be available to answer questions as needed. Our Volunteer Department will check in on volunteers throughout your shift as well, please let us know if you need anything. Your project may also have a Volunteer Ambassador, who is available as an additional resource to answer questions.
At the end of your shift, you'll receive a link to a quick 3-question survey. Please use this resource to provide feedback if you are not comfortable doing so in person.
Work Environment:
Our Production, Assembly, Kroger Reclamations, and Gleaners2Go projects take place in our warehouse. The warehouse is sheltered but is not climate-controlled.
- Exposure to cold or warm temperatures, depending on the weather outside
- Working in a warehouse environment, which may be noisy
- Working around moving vehicles and equipment
What else do I need to know?
- This project requires repetitive lifting and bending
- This project does take place indoors in our warehouse. The warehouse is not climate controlled so please dress for the weather.
- Volunteers should be comfortable standing for a 3-hour shift with minimal breaks.
- Some accommodations can be made. Please let us know prior to signing up if you need accommodations so we can determine if this project is a good fit for you! If you have questions, please contact Christina Basey, Director of Volunteer Programs, at cbasey@gleaners.org.
Impact of Assignment
- Volunteers will help fulfill orders for around 300 households each shift
- Every volunteer hour = 276 meals.
Benefits to You:
- Networking with other volunteers
