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 & Outdoors
Best for volunteers who prefer customer service and customer interactions
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Loading cars as they come through the drive-thru
- Welcoming neighbors and visitors by guiding them to the appropriate location
- Bagging bulk produce or food items into family size bags
Training Provided:
- No experience required - we'll train you at the start of your first shift!
Safety Protocols:
- Gloves required (bring your own or we can provide these for you)
- Closed-toe shoes required
Allergens: We handle multiple allergens in our facility and cannot guarantee any area or project is allergen free
Work Environment:
Our drive-thru food pantry takes place in the chute/garage area of our building. While this area is sheltered, the doors on both ends of the building are open during the food pantry hours to allow traffic to flow through.
- Exposure to car exhaust fumes in a ventilated area
- 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
- Working on slippery work surfaces during rain or snow
What else do I need to know?
- This project requires repetitive lifting and bending
- Volunteers will be working indoors in our chute/garage area and outdoors in our parking lot. Volunteers may be exposed to rain, sun, hot or cold temperatures throughout the shift. Please dress for the weather.
- Volunteers should be comfortable standing for a 3-hour shift with minimal breaks.
- This project does take place in a fast-paced, drive-thru environment with heavy traffic so it may not be right for everyone.
- 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 serve 1,800+ households each day we're open
- Every volunteer hour = 235 meals.
Benefits to You:
- Direct Service
- Networking with other volunteers
