Volunteer: Volunteer Your Time to Help Package Food! (Group & Individual Opportunity)Ready to turn your passion for community support into action? Volunteer to help sort, label, or pack/re-pack food into family-friendly portions for distribution to our community throughout our 16-county service area! Group and Individual Volunteer Opportunity: Help us sort, label, and pack/repack food to ensure nourishing food is ready for distribution! For example, you might sort fresh produce, label frozen pizzas, transform 1,000 pounds of potatoes into family-friendly 5-pound bags, or place packaged products into boxes. Volunteer projects are well-organized, safe, and led by our wonderful staff members. To see current availability and sign up for open shifts, click here! I’ve also included the link here for you to paste into your browser: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084ba8a72baaf49-second Volunteer Shift Times Daytime: Monday through Friday - Morning: 8:30 am to 11:30 am ; Monday through Thursday - Afternoon: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm (no Friday afternoons) Weekend: Saturdays - Morning: 8:30 am to 11:30 am ; Afternoon: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Volunteer Information Group Size We can accommodate up to 21 volunteers per shift on Monday & Tuesday; Up to 25 volunteers per shift on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday; Up to 21 volunteers per shift on Saturday. Minimum Volunteer Age Volunteers must be 12 years or older to volunteer, and volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their shift. For every 5 youth, 1 adult should plan to volunteer with the group. Projects Sorting food Labeling food Packaging bulk food into family-friendly portions Helping clean work area following project Directions/Information Second Harvest is located at 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718. Check out our mobile-friendly website for more information about Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and our mission to end hunger in southwestern WI through community partnerships.
Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Ready to turn your passion for community support into action? Volunteer to help sort, label, or pack/re-pack food into family-friendly portions for distribution to our community throughout our 16-county service area! Group and Individual Volunteer Opportunity: Help us sort, label, and pack/repack food to ensure nourishing food is ready for distribution! For example, you might sort fresh produce, label frozen pizzas, transform 1,000 pounds of potatoes into family-friendly 5-pound bags, or place packaged products into boxes. Volunteer projects are well-organized, safe, and led by our wonderful staff members. To see current availability and sign up for open shifts, click here! I’ve also included the link here for you to paste into your browser: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084ba8a72baaf49-second Volunteer Shift Times Daytime: Monday through Friday - Morning: 8:30 am to 11:30 am ; Monday through Thursday - Afternoon: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm (no Friday afternoons) Weekend: Saturdays - Morning: 8:30 am to 11:30 am ; Afternoon: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Volunteer Information Group Size We can accommodate up to 21 volunteers per shift on Monday & Tuesday; Up to 25 volunteers per shift on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday; Up to 21 volunteers per shift on Saturday. Minimum Volunteer Age Volunteers must be 12 years or older to volunteer, and volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their shift. For every 5 youth, 1 adult should plan to volunteer with the group. Projects Sorting food Labeling food Packaging bulk food into family-friendly portions Helping clean work area following project Directions/Information Second Harvest is located at 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI 53718. Check out our mobile-friendly website for more information about Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and our mission to end hunger in southwestern WI through community partnerships.
Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53718 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Assist with Delivering Food to Pantries! No driving required!Join our volunteer team as a Volunteer Delivery Support and play a vital role in bringing nutritious food directly to Second Harvest partner food pantries across southwestern Wisconsin. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring food reaches neighbors. No driving is required—just your energy, reliability, and passion for giving back. All deliveries are made using a Second Harvest vehicle. What You'll Do: As a Volunteer Delivery Support, you’ll ride along with a Second Harvest staff member or a fellow volunteer driver, helping to load and unload up to 8 pallets of food per shift.What We're Looking For: Friendly, reliable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team.Able to work independently and lift more than 50 pounds if needed (most lifting will be lighter, and assistance is available for heavier items!)Comfortable interacting respectfully with community members.Commitment: Volunteer shifts are typically 3-4 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.Shifts are weekly, with the most help needed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but we are flexible based on your availablity.We ask for at least a 6-month minimum commitment.Requirements: 18 years and above.Approved Second Harvest volunteer.Successfully complete a background check.Adherence to all workplace safety standards and procedures.Why Volunteer With Us? You'll be part of a mission-driven team working to address food insecurity right in your community.Volunteering with us means building community, staying active, and knowing your time is making a direct impact- one delivery at a time.Ready to ride along and make a difference? You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org. Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Join our volunteer team as a Volunteer Delivery Support and play a vital role in bringing nutritious food directly to Second Harvest partner food pantries across southwestern Wisconsin. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring food reaches neighbors. No driving is required—just your energy, reliability, and passion for giving back. All deliveries are made using a Second Harvest vehicle. What You'll Do: As a Volunteer Delivery Support, you’ll ride along with a Second Harvest staff member or a fellow volunteer driver, helping to load and unload up to 8 pallets of food per shift.What We're Looking For: Friendly, reliable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team.Able to work independently and lift more than 50 pounds if needed (most lifting will be lighter, and assistance is available for heavier items!)Comfortable interacting respectfully with community members.Commitment: Volunteer shifts are typically 3-4 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.Shifts are weekly, with the most help needed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but we are flexible based on your availablity.We ask for at least a 6-month minimum commitment.Requirements: 18 years and above.Approved Second Harvest volunteer.Successfully complete a background check.Adherence to all workplace safety standards and procedures.Why Volunteer With Us? You'll be part of a mission-driven team working to address food insecurity right in your community.Volunteering with us means building community, staying active, and knowing your time is making a direct impact- one delivery at a time.Ready to ride along and make a difference? You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org. Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53718 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer To Drop Off Food to Local Partners!Are you interested in being a driving force for change and delivering nourishing foods to neighboring organizations? Join our Volunteer Delivery Driver Team at Second Harvest Foodbank! What You'll Do: Volunteer Delivery Drivers provide nourishing foods to our community by delivering up to 8 pallets of food to our partner organizations while using a Second Harvest vehicle.What We're Looking For: Comfortable driving non-CDL delivery truck vehicles. We have 4 vehicle types that vary in size! We'll work with your comfort level to assign you a vehicle.Friendly, reliable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and individually.Able to work independently and lift more than 50 pounds if needed (most lifting will be lighter, and assistance is available for heavier items!)Comfortable interacting respectfully with community members.Commitment: Volunteer shifts are typically 3-4 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.We'll work with you to be assigned a weekly route, depending on your availablity. We ask for at least a 6-month minimum commitment.Requirements: 18 years and above.Approved Second Harvest volunteer.Successfully complete a background check and motor vehicle registration check.Adherence to all workplace safety standards and procedures.Why Volunteer With Us? You'll be part of a mission-driven team working to address food insecurity right in your community.Volunteering with us means building community, staying active, and knowing your time is making a direct impact- one delivery at a time.Ready to be a driving force for change? You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org. Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Are you interested in being a driving force for change and delivering nourishing foods to neighboring organizations? Join our Volunteer Delivery Driver Team at Second Harvest Foodbank! What You'll Do: Volunteer Delivery Drivers provide nourishing foods to our community by delivering up to 8 pallets of food to our partner organizations while using a Second Harvest vehicle.What We're Looking For: Comfortable driving non-CDL delivery truck vehicles. We have 4 vehicle types that vary in size! We'll work with your comfort level to assign you a vehicle.Friendly, reliable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and individually.Able to work independently and lift more than 50 pounds if needed (most lifting will be lighter, and assistance is available for heavier items!)Comfortable interacting respectfully with community members.Commitment: Volunteer shifts are typically 3-4 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.We'll work with you to be assigned a weekly route, depending on your availablity. We ask for at least a 6-month minimum commitment.Requirements: 18 years and above.Approved Second Harvest volunteer.Successfully complete a background check and motor vehicle registration check.Adherence to all workplace safety standards and procedures.Why Volunteer With Us? You'll be part of a mission-driven team working to address food insecurity right in your community.Volunteering with us means building community, staying active, and knowing your time is making a direct impact- one delivery at a time.Ready to be a driving force for change? You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org. Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53718 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Assist our Partners with Pickup Orders and Help Receive in Donations!Have time and skills to share to help your community thrive? Volunteer with us at the Partner Pickup & Donation Desk, where a volunteer assists our partner pantries with their pickup orders and receives all drop-off donations! The Partner Pickup & Donation Desk volunteer assists partner pantries by pulling orders located around the Distribution Center, utilizing a hand pallet jacket, and helping load their orders into their vehicles. Additionally, they will record drop-off donations and place received donations into their designated areas of the Distribution Center. For more information and requirements, please view below! QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteers will have some interaction with community members and Second Harvest partners and are expected to abide by SHFB policies and procedures. Friendly, patient, with an eye for detail. Volunteers will be expected to sit; stand; walk; crouch; twist; reach with hands and arms; and lift between 20-30 pounds. Experience using a pallet jack, or willing to learn. COMMITMENT: Assigned a weekly schedule Current Shifts Open: Friday Afternoons: 12 pm – 3 pmSubstitutes are needed to fill in for various open shifts as well. REQUIREMENTS: 18 years and above Approved Second Harvest volunteer Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision Adheres to workplace safety standards and procedures LOCATION: Second Harvest Foodbank Distribution Center, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI, 53718APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this role please complete a volunteer application. In the application, under Assignment Preference, you will select the ‘Partner Pickup and Donation Desk' to indicate you are applying for this position. We will review your application and get back to you within 72 hours of your application. Have any questions? Please contact Brie McNett, Volunteer Services Coordinator at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org or call 608.216.7214. Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Have time and skills to share to help your community thrive? Volunteer with us at the Partner Pickup & Donation Desk, where a volunteer assists our partner pantries with their pickup orders and receives all drop-off donations! The Partner Pickup & Donation Desk volunteer assists partner pantries by pulling orders located around the Distribution Center, utilizing a hand pallet jacket, and helping load their orders into their vehicles. Additionally, they will record drop-off donations and place received donations into their designated areas of the Distribution Center. For more information and requirements, please view below! QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteers will have some interaction with community members and Second Harvest partners and are expected to abide by SHFB policies and procedures. Friendly, patient, with an eye for detail. Volunteers will be expected to sit; stand; walk; crouch; twist; reach with hands and arms; and lift between 20-30 pounds. Experience using a pallet jack, or willing to learn. COMMITMENT: Assigned a weekly schedule Current Shifts Open: Friday Afternoons: 12 pm – 3 pmSubstitutes are needed to fill in for various open shifts as well. REQUIREMENTS: 18 years and above Approved Second Harvest volunteer Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision Adheres to workplace safety standards and procedures LOCATION: Second Harvest Foodbank Distribution Center, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI, 53718APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this role please complete a volunteer application. In the application, under Assignment Preference, you will select the ‘Partner Pickup and Donation Desk' to indicate you are applying for this position. We will review your application and get back to you within 72 hours of your application. Have any questions? Please contact Brie McNett, Volunteer Services Coordinator at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org or call 608.216.7214. Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53718 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Host Your Own Fund Drive to Support Second Harvest!Fund drives allow Second Harvest to support more people, more efficiently. Every $10 donated to Second Harvest can provide up to $24 in groceries for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The funds you raise help provide fresh, nutritious foods like produce, dairy, and protein that cannot be collected during a traditional food drive. Fund drives are easy to set up and a fun way to give back. You can set up your fund drive page and challenge your family, friends, and colleagues to donate!Track your progress, set goals, and manage your virtual giving page.Share your progress to encourage ongoing engagement and meet your goal!Set up your fund drive today at: https://donate.secondharvestsw.org/campaign/fund-drive/c336178 Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Fund drives allow Second Harvest to support more people, more efficiently. Every $10 donated to Second Harvest can provide up to $24 in groceries for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The funds you raise help provide fresh, nutritious foods like produce, dairy, and protein that cannot be collected during a traditional food drive. Fund drives are easy to set up and a fun way to give back. You can set up your fund drive page and challenge your family, friends, and colleagues to donate!Track your progress, set goals, and manage your virtual giving page.Share your progress to encourage ongoing engagement and meet your goal!Set up your fund drive today at: https://donate.secondharvestsw.org/campaign/fund-drive/c336178 Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53718 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Donate Your Time & Help End HungerHunger doesn't end when the holidays do, so we need your help to continue making an impact in the new year. We encourage you to consider volunteering with us in January or February 2025 when we experience a decrease in volunteer support after the holiday season! Volunteers must be 12 years or older to volunteer, and volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their shift. Sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084ba8a72baaf49-second#/ Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Hunger doesn't end when the holidays do, so we need your help to continue making an impact in the new year. We encourage you to consider volunteering with us in January or February 2025 when we experience a decrease in volunteer support after the holiday season! Volunteers must be 12 years or older to volunteer, and volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their shift. Sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084ba8a72baaf49-second#/ Nonprofit: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53718 Allow Groups: Yes |