Volunteer: PM Food Sorting (Oct 2025 - March 2026)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. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes and clothes they don't mind getting dirty. Foods and drinks (with the exception of water in a clear container with a lid) are not allowed in the warehouse. At the end of each shift, volunteers help with a brief cleanup of their stationsIf you would like to take pictures, please make sure you have the permission of the staff and volunteers in the room. Staff can direct you to our safe zones around the room for taking photos out of the way of equipment.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: If a volunteer shift has to be cancelled for any reason, we will notify you via email of the cancellation as soon as we receive the information. Please reply to the cancellation notification email so we can confirm you've seen it. In the event of same day cancellations, we will give you a call. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, especially when there are last-minute cancellations. We appreciate your support of the Food Bank and thank you for your understanding.Reminder: When people do not show up for shifts, it can lead to the product not being sorted fast enough and therefore not being safe to give to our community, meaning food may go to waste. If you cannot make a shift, please reach out as soon as possible so we can adjust how much product we bring out to be sorted and if possible, we will try to fill your spot. Each and every volunteer makes a difference!Program: Food Sorting 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. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes and clothes they don't mind getting dirty. Foods and drinks (with the exception of water in a clear container with a lid) are not allowed in the warehouse. At the end of each shift, volunteers help with a brief cleanup of their stationsIf you would like to take pictures, please make sure you have the permission of the staff and volunteers in the room. Staff can direct you to our safe zones around the room for taking photos out of the way of equipment.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: If a volunteer shift has to be cancelled for any reason, we will notify you via email of the cancellation as soon as we receive the information. Please reply to the cancellation notification email so we can confirm you've seen it. In the event of same day cancellations, we will give you a call. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, especially when there are last-minute cancellations. We appreciate your support of the Food Bank and thank you for your understanding.Reminder: When people do not show up for shifts, it can lead to the product not being sorted fast enough and therefore not being safe to give to our community, meaning food may go to waste. If you cannot make a shift, please reach out as soon as possible so we can adjust how much product we bring out to be sorted and if possible, we will try to fill your spot. Each and every volunteer makes a difference!Program: Food Sorting Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 01020 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: AM Food Sorting (Oct 2025 - March 2026)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. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes and clothes they don't mind getting dirty. Foods and drinks (with the exception of water in a clear container with a lid) are not allowed in the warehouse. At the end of each shift, volunteers help with a brief cleanup of their stationsIf you would like to take pictures, please make sure you have the permission of the staff and volunteers in the room. Staff can direct you to our safe zones around the room for taking photos out of the way of equipment.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: If a volunteer shift has to be cancelled for any reason, we will notify you via email of the cancellation as soon as we receive the information. Please reply to the cancellation notification email so we can confirm you've seen it. In the event of same day cancellations, we will give you a call. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, especially when there are last-minute cancellations. We appreciate your support of the Food Bank and thank you for your understanding.Reminder: When people do not show up for shifts, it can lead to the product not being sorted fast enough and therefore not being safe to give to our community, meaning food may go to waste. If you cannot make a shift, please reach out as soon as possible so we can adjust how much product we bring out to be sorted and if possible, we will try to fill your spot. Each and every volunteer makes a difference!Program: Food Sorting 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. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes and clothes they don't mind getting dirty. Foods and drinks (with the exception of water in a clear container with a lid) are not allowed in the warehouse. At the end of each shift, volunteers help with a brief cleanup of their stationsIf you would like to take pictures, please make sure you have the permission of the staff and volunteers in the room. Staff can direct you to our safe zones around the room for taking photos out of the way of equipment.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: If a volunteer shift has to be cancelled for any reason, we will notify you via email of the cancellation as soon as we receive the information. Please reply to the cancellation notification email so we can confirm you've seen it. In the event of same day cancellations, we will give you a call. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, especially when there are last-minute cancellations. We appreciate your support of the Food Bank and thank you for your understanding.Reminder: When people do not show up for shifts, it can lead to the product not being sorted fast enough and therefore not being safe to give to our community, meaning food may go to waste. If you cannot make a shift, please reach out as soon as possible so we can adjust how much product we bring out to be sorted and if possible, we will try to fill your spot. Each and every volunteer makes a difference!Program: Food Sorting Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 01020 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Brown Bag Support: R.A. Jordan Center, SpringfieldVolunteers 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. Program: Brown Bag: Food for Elders 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. Program: Brown Bag: Food for Elders Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 01109 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Brown Bag Support: Urban League at the Dunbar CenterVolunteers 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. Program: Brown Bag: Food for Elders 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. Program: Brown Bag: Food for Elders Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 01109 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Bank Ambassador 2025If 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! Program: Special Events 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! Program: Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 01020 Allow Groups: Yes |