There are many different ways to join the fight against hunger with Second Helpings. Here are some of the essential jobs volunteers perform each day.
Roles:
- Produce Chopper
- Meat Chopper
- Sandwich Maker
- Pan Prepper
- Pan Wrapper
- Oven Operator
- Tilt Operator
Duties:
- Prepare food based on instructions of kitchen staff
- Help with kitchen cleaning, sanitation, and maintaining food safety
- May occasionally supervise job trainees or other volunteers in food preparation
Qualifications:
- Know how to use basic kitchen equipment
- Stand for four hours
Available shifts:
- Monday – Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm, 1pm-4pm
- Tuesday: 4pm-8pm
- Saturday: 8am-12pm
Minimum Age: 16
Duties:
- Package bread so it is ready to be delivered to partner agencies the next day
- Distinguish bread/desserts are suitable for kids or adults.
- Record how many bags of packaged bread are going to each agency
Qualifications:
- Ability to stand for four hours
- Strong organizational skills
Shifts:
- Monday-Thursday: 12:45pm-3pm
Minimum Age: 16
Duties:
- Aid the kitchen by cleaning and storing dishes.
- Help with kitchen cleaning, sanitation, and maintaining food safety
- When dish room is slow, help in other areas designated by supervisor
Qualifications:
- Ability to stand for four hours
- Ability to work in a room with high temperatures due to steam
Available Shifts:
- Monday – Friday: 8:30am-12pm, 12:45pm-4pm
- Tuesday: 4:30pm-8pm
- Saturday: 8am-12pm
Minimum Age: 16
Duties:
- Load outgoing meals for Hunger Relief and deliver them to partner agencies in a Second Helpings vehicle.
- Monitor proper safe food handling practices at Second Helpings and partner agencies.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment used during volunteer shift.
Qualifications:
- Must first volunteer a few times as a Driver Companion in order to understand routes and procedures
- Must be at least 18 years-old and have a valid driver’s license
- Must have an acceptable BMV record
- Knowledge of community streets and ability to read maps a plus
- Ability to communicate effectively with donors and partner agencies
- Ability to maintain positive community relationships
- Heavy lifting required (up to 25-30 lbs.)
- In the interests of public safety, all staff and volunteer drivers must comply with Second Helpings’ drug testing policy
Available Shifts:
- Monday-Friday: 9:15am-12pm or 12:45-3pm
Duties:
- Load outgoing meals for Hunger Relief and deliver them to partner agencies.
- Monitor proper safe food handling practices at Second Helpings and partner agencies.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment used during volunteer shift
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of community streets and ability to read maps a plus
- Ability to communicate effectively with donors and recipients
- Ability to maintain positive relationships
- Must be at least 16 years-old
- Heavy lifting required (up to 25-30 lbs.)
Available Shifts:
- Monday-Friday: 9:15am-12pm or 12:45pm-3pm
Minimum age: 16
Duties:
- Accompany Second Helpings driver in a box truck on food rescue route, to and from donation locations
- Assist with food rescue pick-ups
- Assist with unloading trucks and sorting donations
Qualifications:
- Heavy lifting required (up to 30-50 lbs.)
Available Shifts:
- Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm
Minimum Age: 16
Duties:
- Greet visitors and direct them to their hosts
- Answer incoming phone calls, handle general information questions, and direct caller to a staff member as appropriate
- Admit visitors and volunteers through secured doors (buzz them in)
- Enter electronic data as needed by Second Helpings staff
- Assist with general office tasks as needed
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively with donors, visitors, staff and volunteers
- Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and the Internet
- Knowledge of the Second Helpings organization and practices
- Ability to maintain positive community relationships
Available Shifts:
- Monday-Friday: 8am-12:15pm, 12:15pm-4:30pm
- Tuesday from 4pm-8pm
- Saturday: 8am-12pm
Minimum age: 16
Duties:
- Assist Hub Coordinator with cleaning, organizing, and processing donations.
- Available as a back-up for Food Rescue or Driver Companion
- Flexibility in assignment, self-direction
Qualifications:
- Some heavy lifting required (30-50 lbs.)
- Ability to stand for 1-2 hours at a time
Available shifts:
- Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm or 12:45-3pm
Minimum Age: 16