Volunteers Needed: 45+ (Minimum 9 years old or 3rd Grader)

Our Dress Code:

JEWELRY: Please leave ALL jewelry, including watches and Fitbits, at home. Jewelry may not be worn while packing food. (Rings and medical jewelry are okay.)

SHOES: Closed-toe shoes are required. (No sandals or flip flops of any kind permitted—including sandals with socks.) Volunteers without closed-toe shoes will not be able to participate.

CLOTHING: Sleeves must completely cover underarms. Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, and even cap sleeves are not permitted in the food packing rooms. (Short sleeves are fine as long as underarms are completely covered.)

Shift Time:

Orientation will begin promptly at the start of each shift and is required for all volunteers. Please ask your group to arrive a few minutes early to get signed in.

It is important that all volunteers start and finish together. Our work is done assembly-line fashion and all volunteers work as a team.

Guidelines & Hours Confirmations:

Our minimum age is 9 years old or 3rd grade. We do not have projects for younger volunteers. Please help us by making sure all your volunteers are aware of the minimum age.

Carpooling is recommended. Parking is free, but space is limited.

We are not able to sign any outside service hours confirmation forms, evaluations, or contracts. We do provide hours confirmation forms at the end of each shift. (Northwest Harvest can sign off on hours for work or school, but we are unable to provide court-related community service.)

Volunteer Duties: At the warehouse, volunteers help us by repacking bulk food into family-sized portions, as well as sorting food drive donations. This food is distributed throughout our network of more than 375 food banks, meal programs, and high need schools. Volunteers should be prepared to wear a hair net and gloves during their shift with us.

When Not To Come: The safety and wholesomeness of the food we handle is always our primary concern, and we ask that you please do not come if you are sick.

Personal Items: Please do not bring items of value with you. While we do have lockers available, there may not be enough to accommodate every volunteer. Northwest Harvest cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.