Volunteer: Food Sorters Needed! Ottumwa FacilityFood Sorting: Food Bank of Iowa receives donations of food items that need labeled, counted and boxed. We need volunteers to make this possible and opportunities are scheduled in advance before we know what the food items may be when they arrive. Help us accept more food and feed the 175,000 Iowans we serve! Examples: Packing BackPack sacks, checking dates and food safety of food drive items, bagging bulk produce, putting bulk rice or pasta into family sized bags, boxing up like items into equally weighted boxes, and more! GREAT FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & GROUPS (up to 20)! Key Responsibilities: Check condition of donated items, including dates, to ensure safety of consumption. Sort and place checked items into the appropriate categories or boxes or bins. Break down cardboard for recycling and dispose of trash.Support/Training: Volunteers will be given instructions upon arrival, and will have staff support throughout their shift. Qualifications: Able to stand, move, bend, and lift in warehouse environment. Able to read printed dates on packaging. Able to safely use box cutter, packing tape dispenser, and other packing tools as needed.Age Requirement: For safety reasons, all volunteers in the warehouse must be 10 or older. Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes are required in the warehouse. Also, please dress comfortably and in layers. The temperature in the warehouse can vary. Location: OTTUMWA: 705 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501 Questions? Contact Michaela Lowe mdevaneylowe@foodbankiowa.org More Information www.foodbankiowa.org Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Food Sorting: Food Bank of Iowa receives donations of food items that need labeled, counted and boxed. We need volunteers to make this possible and opportunities are scheduled in advance before we know what the food items may be when they arrive. Help us accept more food and feed the 175,000 Iowans we serve! Examples: Packing BackPack sacks, checking dates and food safety of food drive items, bagging bulk produce, putting bulk rice or pasta into family sized bags, boxing up like items into equally weighted boxes, and more! GREAT FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & GROUPS (up to 20)! Key Responsibilities: Check condition of donated items, including dates, to ensure safety of consumption. Sort and place checked items into the appropriate categories or boxes or bins. Break down cardboard for recycling and dispose of trash.Support/Training: Volunteers will be given instructions upon arrival, and will have staff support throughout their shift. Qualifications: Able to stand, move, bend, and lift in warehouse environment. Able to read printed dates on packaging. Able to safely use box cutter, packing tape dispenser, and other packing tools as needed.Age Requirement: For safety reasons, all volunteers in the warehouse must be 10 or older. Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes are required in the warehouse. Also, please dress comfortably and in layers. The temperature in the warehouse can vary. Location: OTTUMWA: 705 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501 Questions? Contact Michaela Lowe mdevaneylowe@foodbankiowa.org More Information www.foodbankiowa.org Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Box Packers Needed* In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website* Description: Volunteers will pack food supplies for families in boxes or bags to be distributed at mobile pantry sites to accommodate the need for drive-thru and pick up models. This is an emergency response for the effects of COVID19. Key Responsibilities: Work in an assembly line Load equal numbers of food items into each bag or box provided Ensure all items are checked for safety before placing in bag for distribution Qualifications: Volunteers must stay home if they or members of their family are not well Able to stand, move, bend, and lift 30 lbs. Willing and able to commit to a monthly shift Support/Training: Instructions will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift. Location(s): Food Bank of Iowa has two volunteer centers 2220 E. 17th St. Des Moines, IA 50316 705 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501For more information contact Michaela Devaney at MDevaney@foodbankiowa.org or click Respond. * In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website* Agency: Food Bank of Iowa * In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website* Description: Volunteers will pack food supplies for families in boxes or bags to be distributed at mobile pantry sites to accommodate the need for drive-thru and pick up models. This is an emergency response for the effects of COVID19. Key Responsibilities: Work in an assembly line Load equal numbers of food items into each bag or box provided Ensure all items are checked for safety before placing in bag for distribution Qualifications: Volunteers must stay home if they or members of their family are not well Able to stand, move, bend, and lift 30 lbs. Willing and able to commit to a monthly shift Support/Training: Instructions will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift. Location(s): Food Bank of Iowa has two volunteer centers 2220 E. 17th St. Des Moines, IA 50316 705 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501For more information contact Michaela Devaney at MDevaney@foodbankiowa.org or click Respond. * In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website* Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50312 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer from Home: Turn T-Shirts into Tote Bags!T-Shirt Tote Bags are needed to serve families with a pre-packed sack of food at our mobile pantries. We need your help to turn donated T-Shirts into Tote Bags using our provided instructions (link below).
T-Shirts are available for pick up
Instructions: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DIY-TShirt-Tote.pdf Agency: Food Bank of Iowa T-Shirt Tote Bags are needed to serve families with a pre-packed sack of food at our mobile pantries. We need your help to turn donated T-Shirts into Tote Bags using our provided instructions (link below).
T-Shirts are available for pick up
Instructions: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DIY-TShirt-Tote.pdf Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 50316 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer from Home: Turn T-Shirts into Tote Bags!T-Shirt Tote Bags are needed to serve families with a pre-packed sack of food at our mobile pantries. We need your help to turn donated T-Shirts into Tote Bags using our provided instructions (link below).
T-Shirts are available for pick up
Instructions: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DIY-TShirt-Tote.pdf Agency: Food Bank of Iowa T-Shirt Tote Bags are needed to serve families with a pre-packed sack of food at our mobile pantries. We need your help to turn donated T-Shirts into Tote Bags using our provided instructions (link below).
T-Shirts are available for pick up
Instructions: https://www.foodbankiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DIY-TShirt-Tote.pdf Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mobile Pantry Box Packers Needed* In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*
Description: Volunteers will pack food supplies for families in boxes or bags to be distributed at mobile pantry sites to accommodate the need for drive-thru and pick up models. This is an emergency response for the effects of COVID19.
Key Responsibilities: Work in an assembly line Load equal numbers of food items into each bag or box provided Ensure all items are checked for safety before placing in bag for distribution
Qualifications: Volunteers must stay home if they or members of their family are not well Able to stand, move, bend, and lift 30 lbs. Willing and able to commit to a monthly shift
Support/Training: Instructions will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.
Location(s): Food Bank of Iowa has two volunteer centers 2220 E. 17th St. Des Moines, IA 50316 705 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501For more information contact Michaela Devaney at MDevaney@foodbankiowa.org or click Respond.
* In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*
Agency: Food Bank of Iowa * In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*
Description: Volunteers will pack food supplies for families in boxes or bags to be distributed at mobile pantry sites to accommodate the need for drive-thru and pick up models. This is an emergency response for the effects of COVID19.
Key Responsibilities: Work in an assembly line Load equal numbers of food items into each bag or box provided Ensure all items are checked for safety before placing in bag for distribution
Qualifications: Volunteers must stay home if they or members of their family are not well Able to stand, move, bend, and lift 30 lbs. Willing and able to commit to a monthly shift
Support/Training: Instructions will be provided on-site at the beginning of the shift.
Location(s): Food Bank of Iowa has two volunteer centers 2220 E. 17th St. Des Moines, IA 50316 705 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501For more information contact Michaela Devaney at MDevaney@foodbankiowa.org or click Respond.
* In Order to Volunteer please sign up on the Food Bank of Iowa's Website*
Agency: Food Bank of Iowa Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52501 Allow Groups: No |