Volunteer to Help Prepare Food Orders for Pantries!

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Get Connected Icon 8 am - 12 pm, 2 shifts/weekly

Description

Want to make a tangible impact in your community? We are looking for Distribution Center Support volunteers to help us gather food orders for Second Harvest's partnering pantries!


This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring neighbors have access to nourishing foods.


What You'll Do:

  • As a Distribution Center Support volunteer, you'll play an important role in preparing food orders for our partner pantries. This includes gathering and organizing orders onto pallets, using a pallet jack, to get them ready for delivery and pickup. Training will be provided.


What We're Looking For:

  • Friendly, reliable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team.
  • Able to work independently and lift between 20-30 pounds consistently throughout the shift. (Lifting may be up to 40-50 lbs at a time. Assistance is available when needed.)
  • Experience using a pallet jack, or willing to learn.


Commitment:

  • Approx. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday-Friday (at least 2 days per week) - We'll work with you to coordinate a regular weekly schedule.
  • We ask for at least a 2-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.


Ready to help make a difference? You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org.

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
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Location

Get Connected Icon Second Harvest Foodbank Distribution Center, 2802 Dairy Drive,
Madison, WI  53718