Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers are needed to work in the Foodbank kitchen prepping & processing food for distribution and doing inventory and labeling. Must be physically able to stand and lift up to 30 lbs. Kitchen volunteers work from Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Volunteers may come once or as many times as they wish for as many hours as they wish. Groups of up to 10 are welcome (must be scheduled ahead of time). For every hour you volunteer, you can "earn" $2 worth of food (20 lbs) for your local food shelf.

All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Adult supervision must be provided for ages 14 - 15.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Vermont Foodbank

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening X X X X X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule One-Time Monthly Weekly Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Large Group (6 Or More) Community Service (School) Small Group (2-5) Families Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Faith-Based Groups Men Abused / Battered Military Adolescents (13-17) Minorities Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Animals People Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorders Children (5-12) People With Developmental Disabilities Disaster Victims People With Physical Disabilities Families / Parents Refugees/Immigrants Govt Aid Recipients Students Homeless Women Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Young Adults (18-25) Low-income / Poverty This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Hunger / Food We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Food Preparation / Delivery Meal Preparation / Serving

Contact Person: Patrick Gilbert, Volunteer Coordinator/Development Assistant, (802) 477-4127, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

P.O. Box 254, 33 Parker Road So. Barre, VT 05670

Web Site: http://www.foodbank.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Jim Worcester and Dave Moyer
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	5
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	various hours
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	18
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	free
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	Yes
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Another Vermont county

Last updated on May 28, 2009