Opportunities From: Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Volunteers help take down route arrows post event (ideally the week of) and return arrows to our office in Chicopee (drop offs also available in Florence). Route arrows are posted on telephone poles and street signs. Some locations can be more dangerous to navigate than others, so please keep safety in mind, always, and let us know if there are any signs you were not able to get for any reason. 

We will assign volunteers a section of the route to take down which includes: Hatfield, Northampton/Florence/Leeds, Williamsburg, Greenfield/Deerfield, Gill/Guilford/Leydon. You will only be responsible for your section.

Routes are marked with yellow, green, orange, blue, and white signage. 

If you have any questions, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Alison Sjoberg at alisons@foodbankwma.org

Volunteers will drive to Guilford Valley Country Store (475 Calvin Coolidge Memorial Hwy, Guilford, VT 05301) and pick up all supplies from the water stop. Volunteers will bring the supplies back to the Hatfield Lions Club Pavilion by 5:30 pm. This volunteer opportunity involves heavy lifting, and volunteers must have a vehicle (ideally a truck or van). Thank you!

Volunteers will drive to (1) Whately Town Offices, (2) Deerfield Academy, and (3) Northfield Mount Hermon School, and pick up all supplies from the water stop. Volunteers will bring the supplies back to the Hatfield Lions Club Pavilion by 5:30 pm. This volunteer opportunity involves heavy lifting, and volunteers must have a vehicle (ideally a truck or van). 

Water Stop Route Addresses

Thank you!

For volunteers with a truck or van to hold tables and chairs

Another volunteer will have to do the same, picking up supplies from the following stops: Nourse Farms, Harvest Farm of Whately, and Mass Audubon Site. 

Volunteers will be responsible for picking up water jugs, leftover snacks and some tables and chairs at specific locations. 

Volunteers will sell tickets to participants' friends and family who wish to take part in the After Party. Tickets are $20 a person. WB4F participants do not need to purchase after-party tickets. Lunch and 1 beer, cider or glass of wine is included in the purchase of an after-party ticket (21 plus only with valid ID).

Adult volunteers need to check IDs and verify cyclists are 21+ before giving them their ticket for free beer. Cyclists 21+ will receive a wristband. Cyclists may not get beer tickets for other riders. Volunteers need to check IDs, put wristbands on, and mark the wristbands as people receive their complimentary beverage. 

This position also entails stationing the t-shirt table. While one volunteer checks IDs another can sell t-shirts. Thank you!

Cyclist Volunteer gets to participate in Will Bike 4 Food for free! This rider is the very last of the 100 mile cyclists, the "caboose", to ensure all cyclists make it back safely. This volunteer will be in communication with Volunteer Coordinator if any issues arise. 

Please be comfortable with biking for 100 miles.  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!

Drive assigned route with repair gear & extra snacks, ensuring cyclists are safe, able to continue, and know where they’re going. Must have room in or on the vehicle (using a bike rack) for up to 2 cyclists, plus bikes, in the event of an emergency. The Food Bank can help provide a bike rack if needed. Must have a working cell phone to contact designated Food Bank staff, other volunteers, and/or 911 as needed. Drivers may ride alone or bring a passenger to help them navigate. Some vehicles will be asked to take a Radio Operator along as well. Thank you!

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 Festival 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 provide thorough training, materials, and support to ensure you feel confident and empowered as a Food Bank Ambassador. Thank you!