Volunteer

Lend a hand - give a few hours of your time

"I volunteer because it sits well with my soul. I feel like I'm part of a very special family in which I am an integral part. This place has the vibe of karmic chocolate!"  Yvette

"On one occasion I had a little girl tell me, 'Thank you for feeding me!'  It was so heart warming and made me want to do more.  I have three children and five grandchildren ...this just hit home."  Carole

Our volunteers donated over 13,000 hours of time to the Food Bank in 2009, the equivalent of more than SIX full time staff.

Morning Drivers Needed - If you have a clean driving record and can work a couple of hours in the early morning, email operations here or call the office at 512.392.8300 and ask for Albert or Al.  

Come join the fun:

• Help move food, give food to clients, clean the facility
  
• Answer the phone, help with data entry and filing
• Work in the Food Bank garden. Click here for more information
  
• Join our Speakers Bureau
  
• Work on special projects or events
• Wear a turkey suit to a special event; help deliver Turkeys Tackling Hunger materials in Hays County
  

If you would like to volunteer, please attend a volunteer orientation session.

Volunteer Orientations take place Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Please arrive by 9:00 to take the orientation. After the orientation, you will have a chance to sign up on our volunteer schedule.

• Regular volunteers and Community Service volunteers are welcome.
  
• CSR's should bring their court paperwork if they have it.
  
• Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent to volunteer. Call to confirm that your child is old enough to volunteer alongside a parent. Due to safety concerns, those under 16 are only allowed on a case-by-case basis.

Directions to the Food Bank

Community Service Restitution Volunteer Information

"Some years ago, we helped a family who had lost their house and everything in a fire.  They didn't have any food for their family, which included six children and both parents.  The ages of the children ranged from 14 years old and younger. They have been appreciative ever since, never forgetting how the Food Bank and I helped them in their time of need."  Susie

"I volunteer because they are doing a great thing for a great cause, feeding those who are in need. I have a heart for those in need.  It feels good to be a part of something good."  Paul