Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The largest hunger relief organization in Maine is experiencing a shortage of volunteer support, directly affecting food distribution to those who need it most. Good Shepherd Food-Bank relies on volunteers to provide for those at risk of hunger.

We are always in need of volunteers for food sorting, delivery, and product recovery.

Must obtain prior approval - you can call or contact us via email.
Must be 18 years of age or over. Volunteers 16 to 17 years of age are permitted when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Dress appropriately for warehouse work.

For health and safety reasons we require all warehouse volunteers to wear closed-toe shoes. We invite you to dress comfortably and respectfully.

The following are not allowed: shorts higher than 6 inches above the knee, sleeveless shirts, muscle shirts, shirts that are cropped or expose the belly. No clothing with inappropriate sayings or logos. Please keep in mind when volunteering in the warehouse that your clothes may get dirty.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Good Shepherd Food-Bank

We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly One-Time Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Court-appointed Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Contact Person: Melissa Locklar, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

PO Box 1807 Auburn, ME 04211-1807

Directions:

From Maine Turnpike Exit 75 (Auburn), turn right on Washington Street (Route 202). Turn right onto Kittyhawk Avenue, then left on the Hotel Road. Good Shepherd Food-Bank warehouse (3121 Hotel Road) is 0.7 miles on the right. 3121 Hotel Road is between the junction of Kittyhawk Avenue and the Poland Spring Road (Route 122). Route 122 connects Route 202 (Washington Street) near Maine Turnpike Exit 75 and Route 26. Kittyhawk Avenue connects Route 202 and the Lewiston Junction Road. From Main Street, Lewiston and from downtown Auburn: travel on Court Street away from downtown and over Goff Hill. Proceed through the traffic light across Minot Avenue (Route 121) onto Manley Road, and straight onto Hotel Road. The Food-Bank is beyond the Auburn-Lewiston Airport and the Tambrands factory.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Auburn Lewiston Lisbon Poland
Counties:		Androscoggin Cumberland Franklin Kennebec Lincoln Oxford Sagadahoc York
Zip codes:		04101
Statewide:		Available throughout all of Maine

Miscellaneous Information

Average number of hours per volunteer that are required weekly to do this task.
	Volunteer may choose how many hours
We need the following number of people to fill this position.
	The Food-Bank can accomodate inviduals and groups up to 50

Last updated on November 5, 2009