Voluntario
La dedicación de los miembros de la comunidad que ofrecen su tiempo es una parte integral de nuestro trabajo. Agradecemos y apreciamos su compromiso y su talento.
Volunteering is a truly rewarding experience, and we look forward to showing you just how much fun it can be, too. Together, we can solve hunger! Whether you are a self-motivated individual volunteer, represent a community or employee group, looking for school or work-related, or court-ordered community service opportunities, there’s something for you to do to help at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Great! Please create your volunteer account by submitting the New Volunteer Application. You’ll then be able to view all of our current volunteer opportunities and schedule yourself for sessions. Prior to volunteering, all individuals and groups must make a reservation so we can plan an appropriate task for the number of volunteers. To get started as a new volunteer group, you should also complete the Volunteer Group Request Form. To inquire about current special event or administrative support opportunities, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Vickie Jarman.
DISTRIBUTION CENTER
It all starts here. Keeping the shelves of our warehouse stocked with food ready to be distributed to neighbors in need is a vital part of the work that we rely on our volunteers to help us with. Volunteers working at the Food Bank’s distribution center take on the task of sorting and packing non-perishable food items generously donated by the community.
Our warehouse volunteers also help with packing boxes distributed to seniors through the Senior Nutrition and Wellness Program (SNWP / CSFP) and sorting and packing bulk produce for distribution through our Mobile Harvest program and partner agencies. The Food Bank happily welcomes individuals and groups of all sizes to our warehouse.
REGULAR VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR WAREHOUSE SHIFTS:
Tuesday – Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday & Monday: Closed for volunteers
Schedule may change based on work needs in the warehouse. For the safety of our volunteers, closed-toe shoes are mandatory when volunteering in the warehouse or at distributions.
Other Ways to Help
DISTRIBUTE FOOD IN THE COMMUNITY
Want to see the impact you’re having first-hand? Consider volunteering at any of our client distribution programs. We recruit volunteers for Mobile Harvest, Senior Nutrition and Wellness Program distributions, and Produce on Wheels throughout our service area. Closed-toe shoes are required and if you have long hair, we ask that you put it up to keep it out of the food being distributed.
SPECIAL EVENTS
A lo largo del año, Food Bank acoge y participa en varios eventos comunitarios. Periódicamente, estos eventos necesitan voluntarios que ayuden a facilitarlos y dirigirlos. Nos encantaría que te unieras a nosotros.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
De vez en cuando, Food Bank necesita ayuda con el correo, la gestión de la base de datos, las llamadas de cortesía y otras tareas administrativas en nuestras oficinas. Los voluntarios administrativos se contratan en función de las necesidades. Por favor, infórmenos si desea ser añadido a nuestra lista de voluntarios administrativos.
COURT-MANDATED COMMUNITY SERVICE POLICY
Please note: You must contact us prior to scheduling any hours that are to be applied toward court-mandated community service. Any sessions completed without first receiving approval may not count towards mandated hours.
- Charges related to an act of violence of any kind are prohibited.
- Every shift must be scheduled in advance.
- We require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. – No walk-ins.
- Must provide additional documentation, including specific offense and case number.
- Upon completion of hours, we require 72 hours’ notice to prepare verification or completion letter.
Please send your paperwork to Vickie Jarman at vjarman@fbnn.org to get started.
TENER UN IMPACTO AÚN MAYOR
Did you know many employers will make a monetary donation on behalf of an employee as a match for their volunteer hours? Check to see if your company provides a volunteer match to double the impact your time spent volunteering with the Food Bank will have on our neighbors in need.
Need More information?
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Vickie Jarman via email, or call (775) 785-1431.
