Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Youth volunteers can sort, repackage and categorize food in the agency's warehouse. Volunteers can build food boxes, package fresh foods and provide general kitchen assistance. Assistance is also needed with labeling and bulk mailings. Warehouse volunteers must be able to lift 30 pounds. Training: The agency provides a brief orientation, a handbook for general information, rules, guidelines and a training video before volunteers begin work.

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 This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Small Group (2-5) Community Service (School) Young Adults (18-25) Large Group (6 Or More) 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
	Various individuals
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	many
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2 hrs. / day
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?
	None
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