Volunteer: Driver's Assistant - Wednesday*Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, consider volunteering as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, collecting food from our partner agencies in the surrounding service counties. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch, as you will be on the road for most of the day. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. Shift DurationIt is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Raleigh Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please ensure you can arrive at the warehouse by 8 AM and expect to stay until at least 2:45 PM. If you are unable to commit to the entire shift, please refrain from signing up. TasksTo maintain route productivity, we ask for these volunteers to feel comfortable lifting approximately 40 lbs. (equivalent to a medium bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution *Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, consider volunteering as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, collecting food from our partner agencies in the surrounding service counties. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch, as you will be on the road for most of the day. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. Shift DurationIt is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Raleigh Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please ensure you can arrive at the warehouse by 8 AM and expect to stay until at least 2:45 PM. If you are unable to commit to the entire shift, please refrain from signing up. TasksTo maintain route productivity, we ask for these volunteers to feel comfortable lifting approximately 40 lbs. (equivalent to a medium bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Service Volunteer | 8 - 10 AM*Volunteers must be 13 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver We are seeking individuals and volunteer pairs to assist our culinary team at the Malone kitchen! Volunteers provide our team with daily support, helping them prepare food distributions. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the kitchen when it is time. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES and a hair covering (i.e., hat, hairnet, etc.) to enter the kitchen. Tank tops are discouraged for food safety. TasksNo kitchen experience is required to volunteer! Our staff will walk volunteers through each of their tasks. Volunteers may be assigned to help with a range of food prepping tasks, including bagging bread, portioning meals, and cutting produce. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Service & Culinary Prep *Volunteers must be 13 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver We are seeking individuals and volunteer pairs to assist our culinary team at the Malone kitchen! Volunteers provide our team with daily support, helping them prepare food distributions. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the kitchen when it is time. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES and a hair covering (i.e., hat, hairnet, etc.) to enter the kitchen. Tank tops are discouraged for food safety. TasksNo kitchen experience is required to volunteer! Our staff will walk volunteers through each of their tasks. Volunteers may be assigned to help with a range of food prepping tasks, including bagging bread, portioning meals, and cutting produce. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Service & Culinary Prep Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Farm Morning*This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service Help Out at the Food Shuttle Farm! Volunteers will assist with general farm tasks such as seasonal harvesting, packing, planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, and greenhouse work. Farm tasks are subject to change daily based on needs but please come prepared to bend, kneel, and lift medium to heavy items to complete our daily tasks. Daily tasks may be more demanding than others but volunteering at the Farm is a rewarding experience and we encourage everyone to sign up! Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! Farm Policies and Procedures GAP Rules for Volunteers Volunteer Waiver Location: 2300 Dover Farm Road, Raleigh, NC 27606. Please park along the tree line where you will see staff/volunteer vehicles. CHECKING IN When you exit your vehicle take a short walk on the gravel road past the greenhouse until you reach the multi-purpose farm building on your left. A staff member will be there to greet you at this location. WORKING CONDITIONS Weather: Volunteers are expected to work in varying weather conditions, including full sun, cold temperatures, and rain (apart from thunderstorms). If a shift is canceled due to rain, the staff will communicate updates via email and phone calls. Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications (i.e., bees, plants, etc.). There are active bee colonies on the property’s periphery and we ask volunteers to bring any appropriate allergy medication. Injuries: If you are interested in indoor/lower-impact volunteer activities at the Farm, please consider our limited Indoor Farm Shift opportunity or other volunteer opportunities at the Food Shuttle. We ask volunteers to be at least 4-6 weeks post-operation, may request a doctor’s note for physical injuries subject to monitored healing, and we will not allow volunteers with broken bones or sprained ligaments to participate. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS All volunteers must be 13 years old to volunteer. Minors 16 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. If volunteering as a group, we ask for a 1:5 adult-to-youth ratio and all chaperones must sign up and work alongside their youth volunteers. Our Farm Policies and Procedures outline the age restrictions. GROUP SIGN UP If you are interested in volunteering as a group, please contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968 to schedule a specific shift. We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. *Indoor/low impact accommodations cannot be made for group sign ups. — If you have any questions, email Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968. Program: Food Shuttle Farm *This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service Help Out at the Food Shuttle Farm! Volunteers will assist with general farm tasks such as seasonal harvesting, packing, planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, and greenhouse work. Farm tasks are subject to change daily based on needs but please come prepared to bend, kneel, and lift medium to heavy items to complete our daily tasks. Daily tasks may be more demanding than others but volunteering at the Farm is a rewarding experience and we encourage everyone to sign up! Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! Farm Policies and Procedures GAP Rules for Volunteers Volunteer Waiver Location: 2300 Dover Farm Road, Raleigh, NC 27606. Please park along the tree line where you will see staff/volunteer vehicles. CHECKING IN When you exit your vehicle take a short walk on the gravel road past the greenhouse until you reach the multi-purpose farm building on your left. A staff member will be there to greet you at this location. WORKING CONDITIONS Weather: Volunteers are expected to work in varying weather conditions, including full sun, cold temperatures, and rain (apart from thunderstorms). If a shift is canceled due to rain, the staff will communicate updates via email and phone calls. Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications (i.e., bees, plants, etc.). There are active bee colonies on the property’s periphery and we ask volunteers to bring any appropriate allergy medication. Injuries: If you are interested in indoor/lower-impact volunteer activities at the Farm, please consider our limited Indoor Farm Shift opportunity or other volunteer opportunities at the Food Shuttle. We ask volunteers to be at least 4-6 weeks post-operation, may request a doctor’s note for physical injuries subject to monitored healing, and we will not allow volunteers with broken bones or sprained ligaments to participate. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS All volunteers must be 13 years old to volunteer. Minors 16 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. If volunteering as a group, we ask for a 1:5 adult-to-youth ratio and all chaperones must sign up and work alongside their youth volunteers. Our Farm Policies and Procedures outline the age restrictions. GROUP SIGN UP If you are interested in volunteering as a group, please contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968 to schedule a specific shift. We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. *Indoor/low impact accommodations cannot be made for group sign ups. — If you have any questions, email Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968. Program: Food Shuttle Farm Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27606 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Bank Learning Garden Opportunity*This opportunity is NOT approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. *Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No gardening experience is required to volunteer! Join us for a morning in the garden to jump start your day! Garden procedures to be added. Volunteer Waiver Location: 1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, 27604 *Parking is Free - just follow the signs for VOLUNTEER PARKING and meet at the garden's picnic tables. Working ConditionsDress Code: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We also recommend bringing a sun hat to combat the heat and sunrays! Items to Bring: Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! Please bring your own gloves if possible. We will supply all other necessary garden equipment. Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications for ants, bees, plants, etc. TasksVolunteers will assist with general garden tasks such as harvesting, planting, weeding, mulching, and watering. Less common, specific tasks may involve assembling or repairing raised beds, filling beds with soil. Garden tasks are subject to change daily based on needs but please come prepared to bend, kneel, and lift items to complete our daily tasks. ContactPlease contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering or would to volunteer as a group! We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you need to cancel, please contact Taylor. Program: Food Bank Learning Garden *This opportunity is NOT approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. *Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No gardening experience is required to volunteer! Join us for a morning in the garden to jump start your day! Garden procedures to be added. Volunteer Waiver Location: 1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, 27604 *Parking is Free - just follow the signs for VOLUNTEER PARKING and meet at the garden's picnic tables. Working ConditionsDress Code: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We also recommend bringing a sun hat to combat the heat and sunrays! Items to Bring: Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! Please bring your own gloves if possible. We will supply all other necessary garden equipment. Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications for ants, bees, plants, etc. TasksVolunteers will assist with general garden tasks such as harvesting, planting, weeding, mulching, and watering. Less common, specific tasks may involve assembling or repairing raised beds, filling beds with soil. Garden tasks are subject to change daily based on needs but please come prepared to bend, kneel, and lift items to complete our daily tasks. ContactPlease contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering or would to volunteer as a group! We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you need to cancel, please contact Taylor. Program: Food Bank Learning Garden Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27604 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Recovery Warehouse Helper*Volunteers must be 13 years of age to help with this task. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver We're seeking volunteers to help our team sort through food donations at our Raleigh Warehouse! Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk for check-in and to be guided back to the warehouse. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES to volunteer in the warehouse. Please feel free to bring a water bottle. Tasks Expect medium to heavy lifting when handling food donations. Much of the shift will involve volunteers categorizing and performing quality checks on food donations. Other tasks may be assigned by our warehouse staff depending on the needs of that day. Contact If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968. If you need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible. We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you are interested in volunteering as a small group, please email us to schedule a specific shift. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution *Volunteers must be 13 years of age to help with this task. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver We're seeking volunteers to help our team sort through food donations at our Raleigh Warehouse! Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk for check-in and to be guided back to the warehouse. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES to volunteer in the warehouse. Please feel free to bring a water bottle. Tasks Expect medium to heavy lifting when handling food donations. Much of the shift will involve volunteers categorizing and performing quality checks on food donations. Other tasks may be assigned by our warehouse staff depending on the needs of that day. Contact If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968. If you need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible. We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you are interested in volunteering as a small group, please email us to schedule a specific shift. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Service Volunteer|10 AM - 12 PM*Volunteers must be 13 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver We are seeking individuals and volunteer pairs to assist our culinary team at the Malone kitchen! Volunteers provide our team with daily support, helping them prepare food distributions. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the kitchen when it is time. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES and a hair covering (i.e., hat, hairnet, etc.) to enter the kitchen. Tank tops are discouraged for food safety. TasksNo kitchen experience is required to volunteer! Our staff will walk volunteers through each of their tasks. Volunteers may be assigned to help with a range of food prepping tasks, including bagging bread, portioning meals, and cutting produce. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Service & Culinary Prep *Volunteers must be 13 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver We are seeking individuals and volunteer pairs to assist our culinary team at the Malone kitchen! Volunteers provide our team with daily support, helping them prepare food distributions. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the kitchen when it is time. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES and a hair covering (i.e., hat, hairnet, etc.) to enter the kitchen. Tank tops are discouraged for food safety. TasksNo kitchen experience is required to volunteer! Our staff will walk volunteers through each of their tasks. Volunteers may be assigned to help with a range of food prepping tasks, including bagging bread, portioning meals, and cutting produce. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Service & Culinary Prep Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Compost Flipping at Camden Street Learning Garden*This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. *Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Let's see how much waste we can keep out of our landfills! Our Compost Kitchen diverts thousands of pounds of food waste to create rich, nutrient dense compost for the Camden Street Learning Garden and its neighbors. Flip compost with us to help us close the loop of sustainability and transform nutrient-dense kitchen scraps back into food for our soil! No experience is necessary. Please review our Garden Policies and Procedures to review inclement weather plans and other site-specific information. Garden Policies and Procedures Volunteer Waiver Location: 807 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 *Parking is Free and located behind Revelation Missionary Baptist Church Working Conditions Dress Code: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We also recommend bringing a sun hat to combat the heat and sun rays! Items to Bring: Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! We will supply gloves and all other necessary garden equipment, but feel free to bring your gloves if you have them Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications for ants, bees, plants, etc. There are active bee colonies and red ants in the garden, and we ask volunteers to bring any appropriate medication such as an EpiPen. Contact Please contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968, if you have any questions about volunteering or would to volunteer as a group! We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Camden Street Learning Garden *This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. *Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Let's see how much waste we can keep out of our landfills! Our Compost Kitchen diverts thousands of pounds of food waste to create rich, nutrient dense compost for the Camden Street Learning Garden and its neighbors. Flip compost with us to help us close the loop of sustainability and transform nutrient-dense kitchen scraps back into food for our soil! No experience is necessary. Please review our Garden Policies and Procedures to review inclement weather plans and other site-specific information. Garden Policies and Procedures Volunteer Waiver Location: 807 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 *Parking is Free and located behind Revelation Missionary Baptist Church Working Conditions Dress Code: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We also recommend bringing a sun hat to combat the heat and sun rays! Items to Bring: Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! We will supply gloves and all other necessary garden equipment, but feel free to bring your gloves if you have them Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications for ants, bees, plants, etc. There are active bee colonies and red ants in the garden, and we ask volunteers to bring any appropriate medication such as an EpiPen. Contact Please contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968, if you have any questions about volunteering or would to volunteer as a group! We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Camden Street Learning Garden Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Culinary Classroom AssistantAddress: 1001 Blair Drive. Raleigh, NC 27603. Volunteers will support our Culinary Apprenticeship Program (CAP) as a classroom assistant. Tasks include helping set up and break down culinary stations, supporting students, and reinforcing food safety practices. CAP is an accredited culinary program that aims to break the cycle of poverty by giving students the instruction needed to enter the culinary world. Volunteer Waiver Where to Check In? Please arrive on time and check in at the front desk in the lobby of the Vernon Malone Center. A front desk volunteer or staff member will be there to greet you. Dress Code Closed-Toe/Heel Shoes Hat or Hairnet Covering No Sleeveless ShirtsContact To learn more or have any general questions, please contact Chef Lori Jones at Lori@FoodShuttle.org or call (919) 390-1968 to talk to volunteer services. Thank you for supporting the Food Shuttle through our volunteer opportunities. We will be looking forward to hosting your next volunteer experience. Program: Food Service & Culinary Prep Address: 1001 Blair Drive. Raleigh, NC 27603. Volunteers will support our Culinary Apprenticeship Program (CAP) as a classroom assistant. Tasks include helping set up and break down culinary stations, supporting students, and reinforcing food safety practices. CAP is an accredited culinary program that aims to break the cycle of poverty by giving students the instruction needed to enter the culinary world. Volunteer Waiver Where to Check In? Please arrive on time and check in at the front desk in the lobby of the Vernon Malone Center. A front desk volunteer or staff member will be there to greet you. Dress Code Closed-Toe/Heel Shoes Hat or Hairnet Covering No Sleeveless ShirtsContact To learn more or have any general questions, please contact Chef Lori Jones at Lori@FoodShuttle.org or call (919) 390-1968 to talk to volunteer services. Thank you for supporting the Food Shuttle through our volunteer opportunities. We will be looking forward to hosting your next volunteer experience. Program: Food Service & Culinary Prep Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Geer Street Learning Garden Morning*This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. No gardening experience is required to volunteer! Join us for a morning in the garden to jump start your day! Please review our Garden Policies and Procedures to review inclement weather plans and other site-specific information. Garden Policies and Procedures Volunteer Waiver Location: 110 E Geer St, Durham, NC 27701 *FREE street parking is available on N Mangum and N Roxboro St. Please, DO NOT park at Reinvestment Partners. For a detailed map, click here. Working ConditionsDress Code: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We also recommend bringing a sun hat to combat the heat and sun rays! Items to Bring: Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! We will supply gloves and all other necessary garden equipment. Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications for ants, bees, plants, etc. There are active bee colonies and red ants in the garden, and we ask volunteers to bring any appropriate medication such as an EpiPen. TasksVolunteers will assist with general garden tasks such as harvesting, planting, weeding, mulching, and watering. Garden tasks are subject to change daily based on needs but please come prepared to bend, kneel, and lift items to complete our daily tasks. Volunteers can also support our garden education courses and other initiatives facilitated at our Growing School Garden sites. ContactPlease contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or 919.390.1968, if you have any questions about volunteering or would want to volunteer as a group! We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Geer Street Learning Garden *This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. No gardening experience is required to volunteer! Join us for a morning in the garden to jump start your day! Please review our Garden Policies and Procedures to review inclement weather plans and other site-specific information. Garden Policies and Procedures Volunteer Waiver Location: 110 E Geer St, Durham, NC 27701 *FREE street parking is available on N Mangum and N Roxboro St. Please, DO NOT park at Reinvestment Partners. For a detailed map, click here. Working ConditionsDress Code: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We also recommend bringing a sun hat to combat the heat and sun rays! Items to Bring: Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! We will supply gloves and all other necessary garden equipment. Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications for ants, bees, plants, etc. There are active bee colonies and red ants in the garden, and we ask volunteers to bring any appropriate medication such as an EpiPen. TasksVolunteers will assist with general garden tasks such as harvesting, planting, weeding, mulching, and watering. Garden tasks are subject to change daily based on needs but please come prepared to bend, kneel, and lift items to complete our daily tasks. Volunteers can also support our garden education courses and other initiatives facilitated at our Growing School Garden sites. ContactPlease contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or 919.390.1968, if you have any questions about volunteering or would want to volunteer as a group! We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Geer Street Learning Garden Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Driver's Assistant - Friday*Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, consider volunteering as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, collecting food from our partner agencies in the surrounding service counties. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch, as you will be on the road for most of the day. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. Shift DurationIt is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Raleigh Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please ensure you can arrive at the warehouse by 8 AM and expect to stay until at least 2:45 PM. If you are unable to commit to the entire shift, please refrain from signing up. TasksTo maintain route productivity, we ask for these volunteers to feel comfortable lifting approximately 40 lbs. (equivalent to a medium bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution *Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, consider volunteering as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, collecting food from our partner agencies in the surrounding service counties. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch, as you will be on the road for most of the day. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. Shift DurationIt is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Raleigh Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please ensure you can arrive at the warehouse by 8 AM and expect to stay until at least 2:45 PM. If you are unable to commit to the entire shift, please refrain from signing up. TasksTo maintain route productivity, we ask for these volunteers to feel comfortable lifting approximately 40 lbs. (equivalent to a medium bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Camden Street Learning Garden Morning*This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. *Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No gardening experience is required to volunteer! Join us for a morning in the garden to jump start your day! Please review our Garden Policies and Procedures to review inclement weather plans and other site-specific information. Garden Policies and Procedures Volunteer Waiver Location: 807 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 *Parking is Free and located behind Revelation Missionary Baptist Church Working ConditionsDress Code: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We also recommend bringing a sun hat to combat the heat and sunrays! Items to Bring: Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! We will supply gloves and all other necessary garden equipment. Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications for ants, bees, plants, etc. There are active bee colonies and red ants in the garden, and we ask volunteers to bring any appropriate medication such as an EpiPen. TasksVolunteers will assist with general garden tasks such as harvesting, planting, weeding, mulching, and watering. Garden tasks are subject to change daily based on needs but please come prepared to bend, kneel, and lift items to complete our daily tasks. Volunteers can also support our garden education courses and other initiatives facilitated at our Growing School Garden sites. ContactPlease contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering or would to volunteer as a group! We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you need to cancel, please contact Taylor. Program: Camden Street Learning Garden *This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. *Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No gardening experience is required to volunteer! Join us for a morning in the garden to jump start your day! Please review our Garden Policies and Procedures to review inclement weather plans and other site-specific information. Garden Policies and Procedures Volunteer Waiver Location: 807 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 *Parking is Free and located behind Revelation Missionary Baptist Church Working ConditionsDress Code: Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. We also recommend bringing a sun hat to combat the heat and sunrays! Items to Bring: Please do not forget to bring a water bottle! We will supply gloves and all other necessary garden equipment. Allergies: Please bring any allergy medications for ants, bees, plants, etc. There are active bee colonies and red ants in the garden, and we ask volunteers to bring any appropriate medication such as an EpiPen. TasksVolunteers will assist with general garden tasks such as harvesting, planting, weeding, mulching, and watering. Garden tasks are subject to change daily based on needs but please come prepared to bend, kneel, and lift items to complete our daily tasks. Volunteers can also support our garden education courses and other initiatives facilitated at our Growing School Garden sites. ContactPlease contact Taylor at Taylor@FoodShuttle.org or call 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering or would to volunteer as a group! We welcome corporate teams, social circles, church groups, etc. If you need to cancel, please contact Taylor. Program: Camden Street Learning Garden Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Front Desk|Friday AfternoonVolunteer Waiver Volunteers will assist with answering phones, greeting volunteers and visitors, and helping our organization with its daily flow! If you would like to help our organization from the comfort of a chair, please consider volunteering at the front desk. Where to Check In? Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk for a brief orientation of the shift and a tour of the warehouse. Tasks Previous administrative experience is not necessary to volunteer! Our staff will guide you through everything you need to know while volunteering. Having a front desk volunteer is invaluable for directing and transferring callers. Location Contact Please contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Administration Volunteer Waiver Volunteers will assist with answering phones, greeting volunteers and visitors, and helping our organization with its daily flow! If you would like to help our organization from the comfort of a chair, please consider volunteering at the front desk. Where to Check In? Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk for a brief orientation of the shift and a tour of the warehouse. Tasks Previous administrative experience is not necessary to volunteer! Our staff will guide you through everything you need to know while volunteering. Having a front desk volunteer is invaluable for directing and transferring callers. Location Contact Please contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Geer Street Learning Garden: Watering ShiftThe garden waterer is devoted to helping keep our plants hydrated over the weekend. The waterer should arrive before noon (unless otherwise noted) on their scheduled day to run our irrigation system and water appropriate plants. All watering will be performed independently by the volunteer. Watering should take up to 30-60 minutes. Training on watering/irrigation is required before your shift. Please contact the garden coordinator, Bella@Foodshuttle.org, to schedule your training and all garden inquiries. We are looking for folks who can reliably commit to their shift. If you are no longer able to attend your registered shift, please notify the Garden Manager and cancel your sign up immediately so coverage can be coordinated. Garden Policies and Procedures Volunteer Waiver Location: 110 E Geer St, Durham, NC 27701 *FREE street parking is available on N Mangum and N Roxboro St. Please, DO NOT park at Reinvestment Partners. For a detailed map, click here. We appreciate your help in keeping our plants hydrated and happy! Program: Geer Street Learning Garden The garden waterer is devoted to helping keep our plants hydrated over the weekend. The waterer should arrive before noon (unless otherwise noted) on their scheduled day to run our irrigation system and water appropriate plants. All watering will be performed independently by the volunteer. Watering should take up to 30-60 minutes. Training on watering/irrigation is required before your shift. Please contact the garden coordinator, Bella@Foodshuttle.org, to schedule your training and all garden inquiries. We are looking for folks who can reliably commit to their shift. If you are no longer able to attend your registered shift, please notify the Garden Manager and cancel your sign up immediately so coverage can be coordinated. Garden Policies and Procedures Volunteer Waiver Location: 110 E Geer St, Durham, NC 27701 *FREE street parking is available on N Mangum and N Roxboro St. Please, DO NOT park at Reinvestment Partners. For a detailed map, click here. We appreciate your help in keeping our plants hydrated and happy! Program: Geer Street Learning Garden Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Driver's Assistant - Monday*Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, consider volunteering as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, collecting food from our partner agencies in the surrounding service counties. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch, as you will be on the road for most of the day. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. Shift DurationIt is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Raleigh Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please ensure you can arrive at the warehouse by 8 AM and expect to stay until at least 2:45 PM. If you are unable to commit to the entire shift, please refrain from signing up. TasksTo maintain route productivity, we ask for these volunteers to feel comfortable lifting approximately 40 lbs. (equivalent to a medium bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution *Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, consider volunteering as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, collecting food from our partner agencies in the surrounding service counties. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch, as you will be on the road for most of the day. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. Shift DurationIt is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Raleigh Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please ensure you can arrive at the warehouse by 8 AM and expect to stay until at least 2:45 PM. If you are unable to commit to the entire shift, please refrain from signing up. TasksTo maintain route productivity, we ask for these volunteers to feel comfortable lifting approximately 40 lbs. (equivalent to a medium bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Recovery Warehouse Helper - Egg Inspector*Volunteers must be 13 years of age to help with this task. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver We're seeking individual volunteers to help inspect and prepare eggs for food distribution at our Raleigh Warehouse. Volunteers will be trained on how to properly use an egg candler light to detect infractions and inspect the quality of eggs. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk for check-in and to be guided back to the warehouse. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES to volunteer in the warehouse. Contact We are happy to have you volunteer with a family member or friend, please contact Emily@foodshuttle.org in advance if you would like to have another person volunteer with you. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution *Volunteers must be 13 years of age to help with this task. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver We're seeking individual volunteers to help inspect and prepare eggs for food distribution at our Raleigh Warehouse. Volunteers will be trained on how to properly use an egg candler light to detect infractions and inspect the quality of eggs. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk for check-in and to be guided back to the warehouse. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES to volunteer in the warehouse. Contact We are happy to have you volunteer with a family member or friend, please contact Emily@foodshuttle.org in advance if you would like to have another person volunteer with you. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Driver's Assistant - Tuesday*Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, consider volunteering as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, collecting food from our partner agencies in the surrounding service counties. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch, as you will be on the road for most of the day. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. Shift DurationIt is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Raleigh Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please ensure you can arrive at the warehouse by 8 AM and expect to stay until at least 1 PM. If you are unable to commit to the entire shift, please refrain from signing up. TasksTo maintain route productivity, we ask for these volunteers to feel comfortable lifting approximately 40 lbs. (equivalent to a medium bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution *Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. *This opportunity is approved for Court-Ordered/Lawyer-Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, consider volunteering as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, collecting food from our partner agencies in the surrounding service counties. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch, as you will be on the road for most of the day. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. Shift DurationIt is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Raleigh Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please ensure you can arrive at the warehouse by 8 AM and expect to stay until at least 1 PM. If you are unable to commit to the entire shift, please refrain from signing up. TasksTo maintain route productivity, we ask for these volunteers to feel comfortable lifting approximately 40 lbs. (equivalent to a medium bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. ContactPlease contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Front Desk|Tuesday MorningVolunteer Waiver Volunteers will assist with answering phones, greeting volunteers and visitors, and helping our organization with its daily flow! If you would like to help our organization from the comfort of a chair, please consider volunteering at the front desk. Where to Check In? Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk for a brief orientation of the shift and a tour of the warehouse. Tasks Previous administrative experience is not necessary to volunteer! Our staff will guide you through everything you need to know while volunteering. Having a front desk volunteer is invaluable for directing and transferring callers. Location Contact Please contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Administration Volunteer Waiver Volunteers will assist with answering phones, greeting volunteers and visitors, and helping our organization with its daily flow! If you would like to help our organization from the comfort of a chair, please consider volunteering at the front desk. Where to Check In? Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member at the front desk for a brief orientation of the shift and a tour of the warehouse. Tasks Previous administrative experience is not necessary to volunteer! Our staff will guide you through everything you need to know while volunteering. Having a front desk volunteer is invaluable for directing and transferring callers. Location Contact Please contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: GBS| Pack and Monitor|1st WED, 9 AMJoin our staff in packing and monitoring Grocery Bag distribution! CHECK-IN Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member or volunteer at the front desk for check-in and orientation. Once everyone is up-to-speed with the program and safety procedures, volunteers will head back to the warehouse! TASKS: *PACK AND MONITOR SHIFT* Volunteers will meet first at the Malone Center to pack fresh produce and non-perishable food items into grocery bags. After packing, volunteers will be given instructions on how to oversee the monitoring of the bags at the designated site. We ask volunteers to be prepared to transport the food using personal vehicles. Volunteers will stay at their assigned site until the end of the specified pickup window. The distribution of bags among the residents will take place in a community/common space. An issuance roster will be provided. Volunteers are to leave the roster with the site coordinator or in their box outside their office. Packing will be held at Vernon Malone Center, 1001 Blair Drive. Raleigh, NC 27603.DRESS CODE You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS All volunteers must be 8 years old to volunteer. Minors 18 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. If volunteering as a group, we ask for a 1:4 adult-to-youth ratio and all chaperones must sign up and work alongside their youth volunteers. CONTACT To learn more about Grocery Bags for Seniors or have any general questions, please contact volunteer services at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org or call 919.390.1968. Program: Grocery Bags for Seniors Join our staff in packing and monitoring Grocery Bag distribution! CHECK-IN Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member or volunteer at the front desk for check-in and orientation. Once everyone is up-to-speed with the program and safety procedures, volunteers will head back to the warehouse! TASKS: *PACK AND MONITOR SHIFT* Volunteers will meet first at the Malone Center to pack fresh produce and non-perishable food items into grocery bags. After packing, volunteers will be given instructions on how to oversee the monitoring of the bags at the designated site. We ask volunteers to be prepared to transport the food using personal vehicles. Volunteers will stay at their assigned site until the end of the specified pickup window. The distribution of bags among the residents will take place in a community/common space. An issuance roster will be provided. Volunteers are to leave the roster with the site coordinator or in their box outside their office. Packing will be held at Vernon Malone Center, 1001 Blair Drive. Raleigh, NC 27603.DRESS CODE You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS All volunteers must be 8 years old to volunteer. Minors 18 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. If volunteering as a group, we ask for a 1:4 adult-to-youth ratio and all chaperones must sign up and work alongside their youth volunteers. CONTACT To learn more about Grocery Bags for Seniors or have any general questions, please contact volunteer services at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org or call 919.390.1968. Program: Grocery Bags for Seniors Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Agriculture Conference: Sheraton TeamThe Food Shuttle is excited to host a signature agriculture conference, Growing Stronger Communities, on November 5-7, 2025. Volunteers are needed to help with general hospitality roles at the conference information table at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. Volunteers should be friendly and able to convey the provided information to conference attendees. The information table will be busy at times and quiet at times. Hotel Address: 421 S. Salisbury, Raleigh, NC Volunteer Waiver Parking: Parking information will be provided If you are interested but can only serve for part of the shift or if you have any questions, please reach out to the Volunteer Services Team at 919.390.1968 or email us at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org Program: Special Events The Food Shuttle is excited to host a signature agriculture conference, Growing Stronger Communities, on November 5-7, 2025. Volunteers are needed to help with general hospitality roles at the conference information table at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. Volunteers should be friendly and able to convey the provided information to conference attendees. The information table will be busy at times and quiet at times. Hotel Address: 421 S. Salisbury, Raleigh, NC Volunteer Waiver Parking: Parking information will be provided If you are interested but can only serve for part of the shift or if you have any questions, please reach out to the Volunteer Services Team at 919.390.1968 or email us at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org Program: Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Agriculture Conference: Decorating TeamThe Food Shuttle is excited to host a signature agriculture conference, Growing Stronger Communities, on November 5-7, 2025. Volunteers are needed to help our team decorate the Food Shuttle Farm for a dinner on Nov. 6. If you have a flair for decorating or are confident that you can follow the design provided by the planning committee, please sign up to join us! Food Shuttle Farm Address: 2300 Dover Farm Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 Please wear closed toe/heel shoes for safety and comfort on a gravel lot. Volunteer Waiver Parking: Please park along the tree line where you will see staff/volunteer vehicles. Please ONLY PARK at the tree line unless directed elsewhere by a staff member. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Volunteer Services Team at 919.390.1968 or email us at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org Program: Special Events The Food Shuttle is excited to host a signature agriculture conference, Growing Stronger Communities, on November 5-7, 2025. Volunteers are needed to help our team decorate the Food Shuttle Farm for a dinner on Nov. 6. If you have a flair for decorating or are confident that you can follow the design provided by the planning committee, please sign up to join us! Food Shuttle Farm Address: 2300 Dover Farm Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 Please wear closed toe/heel shoes for safety and comfort on a gravel lot. Volunteer Waiver Parking: Please park along the tree line where you will see staff/volunteer vehicles. Please ONLY PARK at the tree line unless directed elsewhere by a staff member. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Volunteer Services Team at 919.390.1968 or email us at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org Program: Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27606 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: GBS | Pick Up and Deliver | 9:30 AMVolunteers are required to wear closed-toe/heeled shoes to enter the warehouse. Location: Vernon Malone Center Loading Dock, 1001 Blair Drive. Raleigh, NC 27603 Program: Grocery Bags for Seniors Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe/heeled shoes to enter the warehouse. Location: Vernon Malone Center Loading Dock, 1001 Blair Drive. Raleigh, NC 27603 Program: Grocery Bags for Seniors Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: BPB Packing | 9:30 - 11:30 AMVolunteer Waiver Join our Durham team to help pack BackPack Buddies! We're looking for individuals and small teams (2 to 14 people) to assemble BPB for our monthly school distributions. Where to Park?Location: 2436 S. Miami Blvd. Ste. 200-9, Durham, NC 27703. The Food Shuttle is located in the back right corner of the parking lot. Free parking is available in the gravel lot, marked by a volunteer parking sign. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the main entrance. In the lobby, you will meet our warehouse staff for an orientation before heading back to the warehouse. Dress Code/What to Bring?You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing a water bottle. TasksExpect light to medium lifting and unpacking/packing food. For organization and consistency, volunteers will form an assembly line to pack individual BPB with a variety of non-perishable food items to be distributed to students in need of food assistance. Volunteers will be assigned to certain tasks to complete the packing process. It is important that quality checks are thoroughly done throughout the packing, and volunteers must adhere to proper food safety practices. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. Youth PolicyAll volunteers must be 13 years old to volunteer. Minors 16 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. If volunteering as a group, we ask for a 1:4 adult-to-youth ratio and all chaperones must sign up and work alongside their youth volunteers. Our Child Food Hub Policies and Procedures outline the age restrictions here. ContactPlease contact Emily at Emily@FoodShuttle.org or 919.390.1968, if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. To learn more about our Child Feeding Initiatives or have general questions, please contact the volunteer services team. at Volunteers@FoodShuttle.org. Program: BackPack Buddies Volunteer Waiver Join our Durham team to help pack BackPack Buddies! We're looking for individuals and small teams (2 to 14 people) to assemble BPB for our monthly school distributions. Where to Park?Location: 2436 S. Miami Blvd. Ste. 200-9, Durham, NC 27703. The Food Shuttle is located in the back right corner of the parking lot. Free parking is available in the gravel lot, marked by a volunteer parking sign. Where to Check-In?Please arrive on time and enter through the main entrance. In the lobby, you will meet our warehouse staff for an orientation before heading back to the warehouse. Dress Code/What to Bring?You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing a water bottle. TasksExpect light to medium lifting and unpacking/packing food. For organization and consistency, volunteers will form an assembly line to pack individual BPB with a variety of non-perishable food items to be distributed to students in need of food assistance. Volunteers will be assigned to certain tasks to complete the packing process. It is important that quality checks are thoroughly done throughout the packing, and volunteers must adhere to proper food safety practices. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. Youth PolicyAll volunteers must be 13 years old to volunteer. Minors 16 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. If volunteering as a group, we ask for a 1:4 adult-to-youth ratio and all chaperones must sign up and work alongside their youth volunteers. Our Child Food Hub Policies and Procedures outline the age restrictions here. ContactPlease contact Emily at Emily@FoodShuttle.org or 919.390.1968, if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. To learn more about our Child Feeding Initiatives or have general questions, please contact the volunteer services team. at Volunteers@FoodShuttle.org. Program: BackPack Buddies Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27703 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Agriculture Conference: Farm Dinner TeamThe Food Shuttle is excited to host a signature agriculture conference, Growing Stronger Communities, on November 5-7, 2025. Volunteers are needed to help our team host a dinner at the Food Shuttle Farm on Nov. 6. . Volunteers are needed to help with overall guest support and hospitality, including monitoring tables for dinner, spill and trash management, and cleaning up after the dinner. Volunteers must be 21 or older. Food Shuttle Farm Address: 2300 Dover Farm Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 Volunteer Waiver If you have any questions, please reach out to the Volunteer Services Team at 919.390.1968 or email us at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org Program: Special Events The Food Shuttle is excited to host a signature agriculture conference, Growing Stronger Communities, on November 5-7, 2025. Volunteers are needed to help our team host a dinner at the Food Shuttle Farm on Nov. 6. . Volunteers are needed to help with overall guest support and hospitality, including monitoring tables for dinner, spill and trash management, and cleaning up after the dinner. Volunteers must be 21 or older. Food Shuttle Farm Address: 2300 Dover Farm Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 Volunteer Waiver If you have any questions, please reach out to the Volunteer Services Team at 919.390.1968 or email us at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org Program: Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27606 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Martin Street MobileMartin Street Mobile Market is in need of STRONG, active volunteers to support their monthly distributions. Typical shifts run between 8 to 11 AM. If you or anyone you know is searching for a Saturday opportunity, please contact Rhonda Currie at 919.872.1001 to learn more! All volunteer details and logistics are provided by Rhonda. *Inter-Faith Food Shuttle supplies the food for mobile markets but does not coordinate their volunteers. If you need verification of volunteer hours, please plan to get that from their on-site market coordinator. Program: Special Events Martin Street Mobile Market is in need of STRONG, active volunteers to support their monthly distributions. Typical shifts run between 8 to 11 AM. If you or anyone you know is searching for a Saturday opportunity, please contact Rhonda Currie at 919.872.1001 to learn more! All volunteer details and logistics are provided by Rhonda. *Inter-Faith Food Shuttle supplies the food for mobile markets but does not coordinate their volunteers. If you need verification of volunteer hours, please plan to get that from their on-site market coordinator. Program: Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27601 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: GBS| Pack and Monitor| 2nd THURS, 9:30 AMJoin our staff in packing and monitoring Grocery Bag distribution! CHECK-IN Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member or volunteer at the front desk for check-in and orientation. Once everyone is up-to-speed with the program and safety procedures, volunteers will head back to the warehouse! TASKS: *PACK AND MONITOR SHIFT* Volunteers will meet first at the Malone Center to pack fresh produce and non-perishable food items into grocery bags. After packing, volunteers will be given instructions on how to oversee the monitoring of the bags at the 3 designated sites. We ask volunteers to be prepared to transport the food using personal vehicles. Volunteers will stay at their assigned site until the end of the specified pickup window. The distribution of bags among the residents will take place in a community/common space. An issuance roster will be provided. Volunteers are to leave the roster with the site coordinator or in their box outside their office. Attending monitoring training is heavily encouraged before signing up for Pack and Monitor shifts. Packing will be held at Vernon Malone Center, 1001 Blair Drive. Raleigh, NC 27603.DRESS CODE You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS All volunteers must be 8 years old to volunteer. Minors 18 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. If volunteering as a group, we ask for a 1:4 adult-to-youth ratio and all chaperones must sign up and work alongside their youth volunteers. CONTACT To learn more about Grocery Bags for Seniors or have any general questions, please contact volunteer services at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org or call 919.390.1968. Program: Grocery Bags for Seniors Join our staff in packing and monitoring Grocery Bag distribution! CHECK-IN Please arrive on time and enter through the center entrance of the Vernon Malone Center. You will be greeted by a staff member or volunteer at the front desk for check-in and orientation. Once everyone is up-to-speed with the program and safety procedures, volunteers will head back to the warehouse! TASKS: *PACK AND MONITOR SHIFT* Volunteers will meet first at the Malone Center to pack fresh produce and non-perishable food items into grocery bags. After packing, volunteers will be given instructions on how to oversee the monitoring of the bags at the 3 designated sites. We ask volunteers to be prepared to transport the food using personal vehicles. Volunteers will stay at their assigned site until the end of the specified pickup window. The distribution of bags among the residents will take place in a community/common space. An issuance roster will be provided. Volunteers are to leave the roster with the site coordinator or in their box outside their office. Attending monitoring training is heavily encouraged before signing up for Pack and Monitor shifts. Packing will be held at Vernon Malone Center, 1001 Blair Drive. Raleigh, NC 27603.DRESS CODE You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS All volunteers must be 8 years old to volunteer. Minors 18 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. If volunteering as a group, we ask for a 1:4 adult-to-youth ratio and all chaperones must sign up and work alongside their youth volunteers. CONTACT To learn more about Grocery Bags for Seniors or have any general questions, please contact volunteer services at Volunteers@foodshuttle.org or call 919.390.1968. Program: Grocery Bags for Seniors Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Driver's Assistant - Tuesday (Durham Warehouse)*Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. *This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, volunteer as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, recovering food from our partner agencies in our surrounding service counties, and helping in our warehouse. Please arrive on time at our Durham Warehouse to begin your shift. Our address is 2436 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, and the warehouse is in the back right corner of the parking lot. You will be greeted by a staff member in the office and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch. Volunteers may take a lunch break from 1 - 1:30 PM. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. It is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, there is a strong chance that you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Durham Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please make sure you can be at the warehouse by 9 AM and expect to stay until at least 2:30 PM If you cannot commit to the entire shift, please do not sign up. To maintain route productivity, we ask for volunteers to be comfortable lifting approximately 50 lbs. (equivalent to a large bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting, loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. Please contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution *Volunteers must be 16 years of age to help with this task. *This opportunity is approved for Court Ordered/Lawyer Recommended Community Service. Volunteer Waiver Are you driven to help fight against hunger? If so, volunteer as a Driver’s Assistant, where you will accompany one of our Food Shuttle drivers on a truck, recovering food from our partner agencies in our surrounding service counties, and helping in our warehouse. Please arrive on time at our Durham Warehouse to begin your shift. Our address is 2436 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, and the warehouse is in the back right corner of the parking lot. You will be greeted by a staff member in the office and brought to the warehouse when it is time to be paired with a driver. Dress Code You must wear CLOSED-TOE/HEEL SHOES. We recommend bringing gloves, water, and a snack or lunch. Volunteers may take a lunch break from 1 - 1:30 PM. There is NO smoking or vaping in the Food Shuttle vehicles. It is important to be on time for your shift. If you are late, there is a strong chance that you will not be able to volunteer for this opportunity, as our drivers must stay on schedule for their pick-up and drop-off times. Drivers will not return to the Durham Warehouse until they are done with their route and will only return early for emergencies. When registering for a shift, please make sure you can be at the warehouse by 9 AM and expect to stay until at least 2:30 PM If you cannot commit to the entire shift, please do not sign up. To maintain route productivity, we ask for volunteers to be comfortable lifting approximately 50 lbs. (equivalent to a large bag of dog food). Expect medium to heavy lifting, loading/unloading food donations, recording food weight, and categorizing food per program. Other duties may be assigned by our Warehouse Manager depending on the needs of the day. Please contact Emily at emily@foodshuttle.org or 919.390.1968 if you have any questions about volunteering. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP. Program: Food Recovery & Distribution Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 27703 Allow Groups: Yes |