Volunteer To Drop Off Food to Local Partners!

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Description

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.

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 21 and 80.
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Inclement Weather Plan: If Madison School District (MMSD) closes for inclement weather (with the exception of cold weather), Second Harvest will also be closed. Any scheduled volunteers will be contacted in the event of closures.

Location

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