Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers will work in the warehouse sorting food, packing CSFP boxes, or in the Community Kitchen repacking frozen meat, packaging prepared foods or doing food preparation. The Foodbank is located in Barre and distributes food throughout Vermont. All activities are well-supervised. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals). Jan. 12, Feb. 2 & 16, March 15 & 29, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 13 & 27, Oct. 11 & 25, Nov. 1 & 8 & 22 and Dec. 6 & 13, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call to schedule at least one week in advance.

All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Adult supervision must be provided for ages 14 and 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 Afternoon Evening Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (6 Or More) Adults (55+) 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
	No
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	20 - 30
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	4 per event
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	14
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	14
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	no
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?
	No
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Another Vermont county

Last updated on March 10, 2009