Volunteer Department Assistance

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Volunteer Department functions on a needs-basis for our distribution program. As needs change and evolve on an almost daily occasion, the Volunteer Department assists the Food Bank in any area of need. Volunteers who sign for this position are offering any assistance that the Volunteer Department needs.

Volunteers must be 16 and older to attend volunteer events at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. 

Responsibilities:

Some examples of potential projects include:

• Bagging Events
• Building orders and stocking product on pallets
• Processing donations/Agency Shopping Assistance
• Moving/Stocking product
• Setting up for events
• Cleaning Tasks

Tasks could require standing for the duration of the event, lifting up to 35 pounds, and repetitive motions.

As a reminder, we do not offer community service hours for volunteer work.

First-time volunteers should always review our Volunteer Page to review any updates and Covid-19 regulations, as well as to read through our Volunteer Handbook, which covers instructions for events, dress code, programs, and submit our New Volunteer Survey. This event is not open to minors (ages 16 and younger) at this time. 

Having issues with GivePulse? Read through our GivePulse FAQ Guide to find information on our volunteer software system, including registering and unregistering from events, editing your account information, and more!

If you are looking to donate to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, please click here.