Opportunities From: Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

We are looking for a couple of extra hands on deck to help fold and stuff letters! 

Volunteers will help set the tables up, unload the truck, pack grocery bags, and clean up cardboard boxes. The shift is at the Northampton Senior Center.

Dress for both indoor and outdoor work. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting 20 pounds.

-- Please sign up at least 24hours in advance! -- 

Come volunteer on the Food Bank Farm!

Assist in weeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing vegetables, and other farm chores for our farm. Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, bug-spray, and wear closed toed shoes.

How to Get There:

We are located on 32 Shattuck Rd in Hadley (at the intersection between Shattuck Rd and Gooseberry Lane. As you approach the farm, you’ll see a Food Bank sign in front of the woods. You can drive down the farm road 1/2 mile and park outside the red barn (near the greenhouses). 

Volunteers will help unload The Food Bank truck and help fill bags for the Brown Bag for Elders program. 

Please note this requires lifting. Volunteers will be outside so please wear weather appropriate clothing. 

Volunteers will help set up the tables, unload the truck, pack grocery bags, and clean up cardboard boxes. The shift is at the Dunbar Center.

Dress for both indoor and outdoor work. Volunteers should be comfortable lifting 20 pounds.

Volunteers will help set the tables up, unload the truck, pack grocery bags, and clean up cardboard boxes. The shift is at the Chicopee Moose Family Center. 

Dress for both indoor and outdoor work, as the grocery bags are packed indoors but there will be some time spent outside bringing in the cases of food and assisting members with bringing the packed bags to their car. There is heat inside the Moose center and space to place jackets or any extra layers.

Volunteers should be comfortable lifting up to 20 pounds.

If Volunteers have their own utility knife or box cutter, please label it with your name and bring it if you are comfortable doing so.

Our biggest volunteer need at the Food Bank is food sorting. We receive millions of pounds of food a year that need to be sorted and organized quickly to distribute out to our communities. 

Food sorting includes frozen meat, produce, and dry goods.

Please make sure you have viewed our Food Safety video and signed a waiver before volunteering to food sort. Please contact alisons@foodbankwma.org for any questions. 

Shift Cancellation Notifications:

Reminder:

Chicopee Moose Brown Bag site is looking for a few additional volunteer drivers to help deliver to home bound seniors in Chicopee.

Each volunteer would get no more than 10 bags to deliver and will take around an hour to complete.

Volunteers must have their own vehicle for transporting the bags and be able to lift 15lbs. 

Thank you for your help! 

These are outdoor distributions hosted all year-round. Please come prepared with close toed shoes and dressed appropriately for the weather.

Please come prepared with your own water during the hot months.

Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

Volunteers will help the site coordinator and truck driver arrange and display the produce prior to the distribution. During the distribution (12:30pm-2:30pm).

Volunteers will help unload the truck, set up distribution tables, distribute food to participants, and help clean up trash after distribution ends. The distribution is outside year-round so please come prepared and dressed appropriately for the weather. 

Parking available in the lot where distribution takes place.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the site coordinator; Emma Connelly, emma@greenfieldhousing.org

These are outdoor distributions hosted all year-round. Please come prepared with close toed shoes and dressed appropriately for the weather.

Please come prepared with your own water during the hot months.

Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

Volunteers will help the site coordinator and truck driver arrange and display the produce prior to the distribution. During the distribution (12:30pm-2:30pm).

Volunteers will help unload the truck, set up distribution tables, distribute food to participants, and help clean up trash after distribution ends. The distribution is outside year-round so please come prepared and dressed appropriately for the weather. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to site coordinator: Jessica Solana, jsolana@homecitydevelopment.org

These are outdoor distributions hosted all year-round. Please come prepared with close toed shoes and dressed appropriately for the weather.

Please come prepared with your own water during the hot months.

Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

Volunteers will help the site coordinator and truck driver arrange and display the produce prior to the distribution. During the distribution (12:30pm-2:30pm) volunteers will help unload the truck, set up distribution tables, distribute food to participants, and help clean up trash after distribution ends. The distribution is outside year-round so please come prepared and dressed appropriately for the weather. 

If you have any questions, please reach out our Direct Programs Manager, Kristina Mullin, kristinam@foodbankwma.org

Our biggest volunteer need at the Food Bank is food sorting. We receive millions of pounds of food a year that need to be sorted and organized quickly to distribute out to our communities. 

Food sorting includes frozen meat, produce, and dry goods.

Please make sure you have viewed our Food Safety video and signed a waiver before volunteering to food sort. Please contact alisons@foodbankwma.org for any questions. 

Shift Cancellation Notifications:

Reminder:

-- Please sign up at least 24hours in advance! -- 

Come volunteer on the Food Bank Farm!

Assist in weeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing vegetables, and other farm chores for our farm. Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, bug-spray, and wear closed-toe shoes.

How to Get There:

We are located on 32 Shattuck Rd in Hadley (at the intersection between Shattuck Rd and Gooseberry Lane. As you approach the farm, you’ll see a Food Bank sign in front of the woods. You can drive down the farm road 1/2 mile and park outside the red barn (near the greenhouses). 

Volunteers will help clean up after our 15th annual Will Bike 4 Food event. Volunteers will break down food and merch stations, pick up trash, and ensure that we are leaving the space as clean as we found it. Thank you!

Volunteers will be in charge of pinning bib numbers onto cyclists after they sign in for the ride, and assisting cyclists with parking their bikes in the bike racks when needed. When cyclists aren't in need of assistance, volunteers will cheer for participants at the start and finish line. Thank you!

Volunteers will be available to restock water stop supplies during the Will Bike 4 Food ride and will also help with other miscellaneous event needs.

Volunteers must have a vehicle to travel to water stops. This position requires frequent communication with our event coordinators. Thank you!

We're looking for volunteers who can cheer on cyclists as they cross the finish line. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages who want to be enthusiastic and show support for the riders- they really appreciate having a group there to celebrate when they return!

Volunteers will be stationed at the merchandise table, selling t-shirts, socks, and other WB4F items. 

Volunteers will direct vehicles to the proper parking locations during our Will Bike 4 Food event, and will monitor parking to allow for maximum space efficiency. This opportunity is great for people who are comfortable giving directions and being firm with people who are not following directions. Thank you!

The Recycling Coordinator volunteer will ensure that trash and recycling are properly sorted into the correct bins, including replacing and moving bags as need. Additionally, they will help maintain a clean and eco-friendly environment.

Volunteers will greet and sign in Will Bike 4 Food cyclists who have pre-registered or are signing up the day of the event. You will be responsible for accurately tracking attendees, properly handling money that’s turned in, distributing/recording bib numbers, collecting waivers, and providing cue sheets/route updates.

Earlier shifts may also need to help with setting up during downtime as needed. 

Thank you!

National Senior Citizens Day is in August, and we are going to be making cards to give to over 100 people through our Brown Bag Program (a program for those 55+). We also plan to create thank you cards to 170 of our Member Agencies for all of their hard work this year! 

During each of these Care Cards shifts we will be writing, decorating, and simply creating cards for these two groups to show our appreciation and support! We hope you'll join us! 

-- Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance! -- 

Come volunteer on the Food Bank Farm!

Assist in weeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing vegetables, and other farm chores for our farm. Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, bug-spray, and wear closed-toe shoes.

How to Get There:

We are located on 32 Shattuck Rd in Hadley (at the intersection between Shattuck Rd and Gooseberry Lane. As you approach the farm, you’ll see a Food Bank sign in front of the woods. You can drive down the farm road 1/2 mile and park outside the red barn (near the greenhouses). 

-- Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance! -- 

Come volunteer on the Food Bank Farm!

Assist in weeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing vegetables, and other farm chores for our farm. Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, bug-spray, and wear closed-toe shoes.

How to Get There:

We are located on 32 Shattuck Rd in Hadley (at the intersection between Shattuck Rd and Gooseberry Lane. As you approach the farm, you’ll see a Food Bank sign in front of the woods. You can drive down the farm road 1/2 mile and park outside the red barn (near the greenhouses). 

Our biggest volunteer need at the Food Bank is food sorting. We receive millions of pounds of food a year that need to be sorted and organized quickly to distribute out to our communities. 

Food sorting includes frozen meat, produce, and dry goods.

Please make sure you have viewed our Food Safety video and signed a waiver before volunteering to food sort. Please contact alisons@foodbankwma.org for any questions. 

Shift Cancellation Notifications:

Reminder:

Our biggest volunteer need at the Food Bank is food sorting. We receive millions of pounds of food a year that need to be sorted and organized quickly to distribute out to our communities. 

Food sorting includes frozen meat, produce, and dry goods.

Please make sure you have viewed our Food Safety video and signed a waiver before volunteering to food sort. Please contact alisons@foodbankwma.org for any questions. 

Shift Cancellation Notifications:

Reminder:

If you enjoy interacting with the public and are passionate about food and social justice, we invite you to sign up as a Food Bank Ambassador and become the welcoming voice of our mission at community events across Western Massachusetts!

As a Food Bank Ambassador, you'll have the unique opportunity to connect with community members and engage in conversations that spark change. Whether it's chatting with attendees about our programs and events, hosting engaging activities for families like decorating Brown Bags, or simply being a friendly presence, your role in raising awareness will be important in educating the public on the mission of the Food Bank.

We're looking for volunteers who are ready to lend a few hours of their time on weekends about once a month (and rarely some weekdays in the evening) to represent the Food Bank by tabling at various events in Western Massachusetts, including favorites like the Asparagus Days in Hadley, the Chicopee Spooktacular Halloween event, and area farmers markets.

By joining us as an ambassador, you'll help us expand our reach and impact across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. Once you register for this opportunity, we'll connect with you on the upcoming events to help. Thank you!

-- Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance! -- 

Come volunteer on the Food Bank Farm!

Assist in weeding, transplanting, harvesting, washing vegetables, and other farm chores for our farm. Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, bug-spray, and wear closed-toe shoes.

How to Get There:

We are located on 32 Shattuck Rd in Hadley (at the intersection between Shattuck Rd and Gooseberry Lane. As you approach the farm, you’ll see a Food Bank sign in front of the woods. You can drive down the farm road 1/2 mile and park outside the red barn (near the greenhouses). 

You will stand at a table and assist people with registering to vote, share polling locations, and provide other general election information.

This tabling event is at The Brien Center in North Adams and will take place outside. Parking is available at the Center. Volunteers can ask for Kimma, who will be the point of contact onsite. 

All volunteers go through a one-hour training over Zoom prior to their first shift. Please contact Emily Reardon, Advocacy Coordinator, at emilyr@foodbankwma.org with any questions. Emily will reach out to new volunteers to schedule a training meeting. Thank you!

You will stand at a table and assist people with registering to vote, share polling locations, and provide other general election information. This tabling event is at New Leyden Woods and will take place inside. Parking is available at the lot onsite. 

All volunteers go through a one-hour training over Zoom prior to their first shift. Please contact Emily Reardon, Advocacy Coordinator, at emilyr@foodbankwma.org with any questions. Emily will reach out to new volunteers to schedule a training meeting. Thank you!

You will stand at a table and assist people with registering to vote, share polling locations, and provide other general election information. This tabling event is inside at the Amherst Survival Center. 

For parking, those with a disability are welcome to park in the accessible spots in the parking lot, however, if folks are able, parking on Cowls Road (a 3-minute walk) would be greatly appreciated. Cowls Road is just down the road from the Survival Center, right next to The Harp Irish Pub.

All volunteers go through a one-hour training over Zoom prior to their first shift. Please contact Emily Reardon, Advocacy Coordinator, at emilyr@foodbankwma.org with any questions. Emily will reach out to new volunteers to schedule a training meeting. Thank you!

You will stand at a table and assist people with registering to vote, share polling locations, and provide other general election information. This tabling center is at South Congregational Church in Springfield. This location is indoors. Please drive through the front parking lot and park in the second parking lot (back parking lot) off of Maple Street. Enter the back door to the kitchen and walk down a small set of stairs to the basement.

All volunteers go through a one hour training over Zoom prior to their first shift. Please contact Emily Reardon, Advocacy Coordinator, at emilyr@foodbankwma.org with any questions. Emily will reach out to new volunteers to schedule a training meeting. Thank you!