Volunteer Opportunities

Food Bank Volunteers

Age requirement: 14+ or freshman in high school

Food Bank Operations Volunteer

What you’ll do:
- Sort, stock, and organize food donations
- Prepare food for distribution
- Assist with daily Food Bank operations
Great for: Volunteers who like hands-on work and being part of the action
Shifts: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM , 12PM–3PM and 3PM–5PM

Grocery Rescue Volunteer

What you’ll do:
- Pick up donated food from Safeway and Town & Country
- Transport donations to Helpline House
- Help reduce food waste while feeding neighbors
Great for: Volunteers with a valid driver’s license and access to a large vehicle. This can be done with a partner to reduce the number of trips.
Shifts: Mornings, Mon–Fri for Safeway and daily for Town & Country

Food Bank Desk Volunteer

What you’ll do:
- Greet and assist shoppers during food bank hours
- Check-in, register and guide clients through the food bank
- Create a welcoming and respectful experience for all
Great for: Friendly, people-oriented volunteers
Shifts: Mon–Fri, 9:30AM–1PM and 1PM–4:30PM

Cleaning Crew Volunteer

What you’ll do:
- Help keep the food bank clean, safe, and welcoming
- Sanitize surfaces, organize back-of-house spaces, and assist with light cleaning tasks
- Support food safety and overall operations
Great for: Volunteers who enjoy working independently or in small teams
Shifts: Flexible scheduling; perfect for short shifts or end-of-day help; possible weekend opportunities

Stocking & Inventory Volunteer

What you’ll do:
- Organize shelves and storage areas
- Label and rotate inventory (FIFO)
- Help make sure food is easy to access and distribute
Great for: Detail-oriented volunteers
Shifts: Weekdays and some weekends

Administrative Volunteer

What you’ll do:
- Scan documents
- Create name badges
- Data entry
- General administrative work
Great for: Detail-oriented volunteers with technology skills
Shifts: Flexible scheduling

Seasonal Volunteers

Age requirement: 14+ or freshman in high school.

Project Happy Birthday

Help make birthdays brighter for children under age 18. We’ll provide guidance to help you choose a fun, age-appropriate gift. Drop off unwrapped gifts at the front desk for distribution. For more information, email frontdesk@helplinehouse.org.

Holiday Programs

Organize and prepare goods for distribution in mid-December.

Student Volunteers

Age requirement: 14+ or freshman in high school.

Roles available: Food Bank Operations:
- Sort donations, lift, load, move boxes to stock shelves, and clean work zones.
Shifts: After school, winter break, midwinter break, spring break, and summer vacation.

Family Volunteers

Age requirement: Families with children ages 7–13 • Dates: July 7–August 29
Summer Helpers Family Volunteering: Parents or guardians, sign up with your children ages 7–13 for one-hour shifts.
Shifts: Morning and afternoon shifts available.

Group Volunteering

Who: Companies, organizations, community groups, faith communities.

Bring your team together to serve the community. Group volunteering opportunities are available in the food bank and for seasonal programs. We can customize volunteer experiences for groups of various sizes.