Opportunity Details
Hunger Action Day Bean Packing Activity (Referral)
Interested volunteers please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaaa62fa6f94-food6 Food comes to United Food Bank in all sorts of streams. We get food drives, grocery store rescue, farm deliveries, and now bulk dry goods. We're can now package bulk pasta, rice and beans. We've received a big shipment and need your help to get it bagged up and ready. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Volunteers will work in an assembly team, bagging product, adding nutrition inserts, then sealing. Basic food safety instruction is provided as are gloves and hair nets. NOTES ABOUT THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Please wear clean, comfortable clothing and comfortable CLOSED TOED shoes (no flip-flops, sandals, or peep-toes are permitted; sneakers are ideal). Please keep clothing family-friendly (no bare midriffs, tank tops, or shorts, skirts or dresses shorter than fingertip length). A volunteer application is required for all new United Food Bank volunteers participating in this activity - see the file link below. No partial shifts are available for this opportunity. Volunteers are asked to stay for the full duration of their scheduled shift. This volunteer activity requires prolonged standing, reaching, bending and manual dexterity. Please advise if you have food or latex allergies. Pre-registration is required. Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaaa62fa6f94-food6. SPECIAL NOTE: September 3rd is "Hunger Action Day" (Link) - you are invited to get in the spirit and wear ORANGE. The media may be present and a media release form may be required. QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older. Volunteers 12-15 must be accompanied by a legally responsible adult participating with them. Volunteers 16 or 17 years old must have a parent sign their waiver. Downloadable volunteer application available at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eaaa62fa6f94-food6 This activity has been scheduled based on needs anticipated at the time of posting. United Food Bank’s volunteer activities are subject to change based on changing needs and circumstances without notice. This opportunity is NOT available for court-related volunteers; please contact UFB at 480-926-4897 to speak with a staff member about scheduling court-related volunteer service. Court-related volunteers may not sign up online.
Hunger & Homelessness, Health & Wellness
Families, Homeless, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual,Transgender), Low-income communities, Military/Veterans, Offenders/Ex-offenders, People with Disabilities, People with Health-based Concerns, Visitors & Travelers, Other
Collecting, Sorting & Packaging
Age Minimum (with Adult): 12+, Minimum Age:18+
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