Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Volunteer Opportunity:
Food Recovery Volunteer- Afternoon Shift
I'm Interested!

As a Food Bank Volunteer, you may sort canned and boxed items or produce for distribution. Other packing and cleaning jobs may be assigned as needed during your shift. Training and support will be provided by the Food Bank.  This shift runs Monday-Thursday from 1pm-4pm at our Downtown Lynchburg Warehouse.

You may be tasked with any of the following: 

  • Checking produce for quality and food safety 
  • Checking donated items for distribution and food safety 
  • Packing Emergency Food Boxes 
  • Cleaning donated product for distribution 
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and food safety of volunteer working area 

If needed, other tasks could include: 

  • Preparing shipments for delivery 
  • Enhancing efficiency in warehouse by making items easily accessible for staff to fulfill orders 
  • Cleaning and organizing warehouse storage and volunteer areas 
  • Restacking pallets to be stored safely in warehouse 
General
Suitable for Kids
Ages 13-17
Good for Groups?
No
Volunteer Needs
Volunteer groups welcome
Wheelchair accessible
Hours verification for school provided
Type of Opportunity
General
When
Monday, December 23rd, 2024, 1pm - 4pm
Repeats daily on Monday to Thursday, 1pm - 4pm for 365 times
Duration of 3 hours
Location Details
At Nonprofit's Location
Indoor Project
I'm Interested!