Come and help at the Auburn facility!
Numerous volunteer opportunities are available at our Auburn warehouse. Volunteers will participate in sorting, inspecting, marking of products, and other tasks essential to food-bank opperations.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or over.
- Must arrive on time at the beginning of shift. You will be expected to complete the shift.
- Dress appropriately for warehouse work. (see dress code below)
REGULAR SHIFTS
- Monday - Thursday - 2 shifts per day: 7:00AM - 11:00AM and 11:00AM - 3:00PM
- Friday - 1 shift: 7:00AM - 11:00AM
Volunteers needn't pre-commit to a particular shift - choose what works best for you!
TEMPORARY SHIFTS - additional shifts currently available!
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- Thursday - Evening Shift: 4:00PM - 8:00PM
* subject to frequent change, check here for updates!
Community Service Volunteers
The hours you volunteer at Good Shepherd Food-Bank can be applied to your community service requirements. Hours worked will be tracked and recorded using our time-card system.
Requirements
- Must obtain prior approval - you can call or contact us via email.
- Must be 18 years of age or over. Volunteers 16 to 17 years of age are permitted when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Dress appropriately for warehouse work. (see dress code below)
REGULAR SHIFTS
- Monday - Thursday: anytime between 7:00AM - 3:00PM
- Friday: anytime between 7:00AM - 11:00AM
- During other temporary shifts when available.
DRESS CODE: We work around food and heavy equipment.
For health and safety reasons we require all warehouse volunteers to wear closed-toe shoes. We invite you to dress comfortably and respectfully.
The following are not allowed: shorts higher than 6 inches above the knee, sleevless shirts, muscle shirts, shirts that are cropped or expose the belly. No clothing with inappropriate sayings or logos. Please keep in mind when volunteering in the warehouse that your clothes may get dirty.
Additional Volunteering Information
Who volunteers at a Food-Bank?
Good Shepherd Food-Bank volunteers come from all walks of life and share one thing in common; the willingness to give of themselves to help their neighbors in need. Our volunteers are working professionals, retirees, stay-at-home parents, school aged children, college students, scouts, and even members of the U.S. military. These dedicated people help with product recovery, work in the warehouse, provide administrative support, and assist with maintenance projects and special events. GSFB depends upon volunteers who help us to distribute millions of pounds of food throughout the State of Maine each year.
Our volunteer workforce is effectively managed with job assignments that are appropriate for the individuals or groups involved. Corporate volunteers often design unique team-building projects while school groups learn about hunger issues in their community while volunteering.
Product Recovery
You can be a part of the recovery process of millions of pounds of food each year. Volunteers in this area inspect and evaluate donated products to determine what is safe for distribution and what needs to be discarded. Recovered items are then sorted and boxed, and ultimately distributed to partner agencies and their clients. We also donate thousands of pounds of food to local farmers, thereby saving landfills from more waste while helping our neighboring farmers in the process.
Warehouse Support:
The GSFB warehouse is the "heart" of the Food-Bank. During regular weekday business hours you can help our warehouse team prepare orders for agencies, receive incoming donations, and lots of other activities.
Special Events:
Help GSFB at concerts, festivals, volunteer fairs and many other events. Sponsored activities and food/fund drives are vital to the growth and sustainability of GSFB - and so are you!
Food Rescue:
Food Bank staff and volunteers regularly retrieve donations, such as perishable foods, from area grocery stores and businesses.
Got Special Skills?
If you have special interests like photography, mural painting, carpentry, computers or other skills, let us know! Sometimes we even have special projects that can be done in the comfort of your own home. We can always find a fun and meaningful way for you to contribute to the Food Bank.
Groups are encouraged to schedule a work day at the food bank.
- Civic minded Companies and Organizations
- Schools
- Churches
- Youth Groups
- Call to arrange a date!
Opportunities to fulfill community service
Do you have a requirement to fulfill community service?
Choose which 4 hour shift works best for you and start logging your hours.
Contact us to discuss your part in this important work.
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Phone: 207 782-3554
Or Email: Volunteer >
