Volunteering

It has been said that volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they are PRICELESS. Writer and anthologist Terri Guillemets says, “The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.”  And, no one understands all this more than those of us who work at the Food Bank of the Albemarle.

 

Want to spend time with your family and friends while making a difference in your community?

 

Call us today and offer a few hours of your time to work with the staff and other volunteers at the Food Bank of the Albemarle.

 

Individuals and groups are needed year-round for a variety of positions. Whether it's for a couple hours or an entire day, we can use your help! Please sign up to volunteer here.

 

Once you have signed up, a quick and simple orientation is all it takes and you will be on your way to the same rewarding experience. Orientation is scheduled on Modays at 3:30 PM-4:00 PM and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM. Please review the Volunteer Guidelines and Safety Rules prior to your orintation.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Food Bank of the Albemarle is open non-holiday weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. We always need volunteer help during those hours.

We realize that there are many people and groups who would like to volunteer, but their work schedule conflicts with the regular Food Bank hours of operation. So, in addition to our regular hours, the Food Bank will be open - on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM and until 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please make arrangements to volunteer on these days with our Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Williams at 252-335-4035 x. 105 or lwilliams@feedingamerica.org

We welcome your help during our expanded hours as well as during our regular hours.

Here are just a few of the ways you could help out and make a difference.

Intake Worker	Meet with clients one-on-one to understand their needs. Determine client eligibility. Fill out interview paperwork.
Office Assistant	Enter data. Assist with bulk mailings. Perform general clerical tasks -- filing, sorting, proof reading, etc. Answer the phone.
Public Relations	Write and/or call your legislators to express your ideas about hunger and poverty issues. Talk about Food Bank of the Albemarle with people you know. Get us invited to talk to a group at your church, club, work, etc. Take our exhibit to community events and distribute information about our services.
Special Events	Help with advertising, marketing, logistics, and any of the multiple activities it takes to have a successful special event. You don't have to volunteer regularly to be a big help! Help with advertising, marketing, logistics, and any of the multiple activities it takes to have a successful special event. You don't have to volunteer regularly to be a big help!
Pantry Assistant	Check inventory. Stock shelves. Box food for clients.
Warehouse Assistant	Keep area clean and well stocked. Sort donated food. Pull orders. Collect refuse and trash.
Delivery Helper	Assist our drivers for delivery of food to agencies in outlying areas. (You MUST be able to lift 50 pounds.)
Emergency Assistance	Occasionally, we have need for help when regular volunteers are not available or there are simply not enough of them to get a job done. Consider letting us give you a call on those occasions … the choice will be yours as to whether or not you can offer a helping hand.