Opportunities From: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response.  Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a parental consent form on file at the time of the volunteer shift.  Wear close-toed shoes.   For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted.  Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables  We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible.  We will be outside - please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather (we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions). Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline.  If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times.  

 

 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response.  Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a parental consent form on file at the time of the volunteer shift.  Wear close-toed shoes.   For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted.  Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables  We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible.  We will be outside - please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather (we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions). Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline.  If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times.

 

* Please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the scheduled shift time.

* Please UNREGISTER no less than 48 hours prior to the shift, if you can no longer fulfill the need.

* This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting.

*Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff is unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.

 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up is also required. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response.  Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a parental consent form on file at the time of the volunteer shift.  Wear close-toed shoes.   For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted.  Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables  We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible.  We will be outside - please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather (we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions). Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline.  If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times. 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response. Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a parental consent form on file at the time of the volunteer shift.  Wear close-toed shoes.  For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible.  We will be outside, please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather(we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions). Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline. If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times.

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

* PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO SHIFT START TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.

** Please report to the side of the school.

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, and placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed. Set-up and clean-up are also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response. Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a signed Youth Consent Form on file prior to their volunteer shift by emailing dthomas@fredfood.org.  Wear close-toed shoes. For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, so please do not bring valuables. We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible. We will be outside, please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather (we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions). Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline. If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times.

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, staff members are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

 

 

 

 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response. Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a parental consent form on file at the time of the volunteer shift.  Wear close-toed shoes.  For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible.  We will be outside, please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather(we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions). Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline. If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times.

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response. Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a parental consent form on file at the time of the volunteer shift.  Wear close-toed shoes.  For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible.  We will be outside, please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather(we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions). Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline. If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times.

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.** 

 

 

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response. Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a parental consent form on file at the time of the volunteer shift.  Wear close-toed shoes.  For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible.  We will be outside, please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather(we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions). Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline. If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times.

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

 

Fresh Market Pantries are focused on perishable items, such as fresh produce and dairy.  Neighbors select the items they want in a "farmer's market" style distribution. We make every effort to allow the neighbors complete choice, taking exactly the items and quantity they choose.

Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, and ready food for distribution. For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response. Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Wear close-toed shoes We will be outside, please wear comfortable clothing (we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions) Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift Pantries will take place rain or shine

  

This is a drive-thru distribution. Neighbors will progress through the distribution line in their vehicles. Volunteers will be in direct contact with neighbors, placing food items in cars. Volunteers will be assigned to manage the line, assist with neighbor intake, ready food for distribution, and answer questions about our food selections as needed.. Set-up and clean-up is also required. This volunteer experience requires great communication, a positive service attitude, and heavy lifting. 

Team responses are welcome! Please remember to have each person create a profile and response. Volunteers MUST be 12 years or older. Volunteers younger than 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All minors must have a parental consent form on file at the time of the volunteer shift.  Wear close-toed shoes.  For safety reasons, only volunteers who have reserved a space may volunteer. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Be aware there will not be a place to store personal belongings, please do not bring valuables We ask that any volunteer who does not feel well refrain from attending their volunteer shift and unregister for the opportunity as soon as possible.  We will be outside, please wear comfortable clothing suitable to the weather(we recommend layers, a hat, and sunscreen due to the ever-changing weather conditions). Pantries will take place rain or shine. Should there be inclement weather, such as rain accompanied with lighting, or heavy snow, you will be notified of any cancellations. Please do not follow school closures as a guideline. If this is a school site, ALL school rules must be followed at all times.

**PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO BEGINNING TIME FOR SET-UP AND SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS.**

 **Personal transportation is needed to meet staff at the sites. Due to scheduling, Staff are unable to wait with volunteers that do not have personal transportation.**

 

Youth volunteers will decorate empty boxes in which we use to pack our monthly food items. The boxes of food are then distributed to persons with disabilities, those who may reside in low-income households, and seniors who are 60+ and income-qualify.

* Volunteers must contact Dominique Thomas (Volunteer Coordinator) to coordinate pick up and drop off of the boxes; dthomas@fredfood.org, 540-371-7666 Ext. 131

* Boxes are picked up from our second facility at 480 Central Rd, Fred, VA 22401

* Boxes come in bundles of 25 but can be picked up in any quantity by request

* All volunteers will provide the supplies to decorate the boxes

* Decorated boxes are requested to be returned within 30 days

* Taking pictures while decorating is encouraged