Current Volunteer Opportunities

Social Services

Mobile Pantry Volunteer

Where: In and around the San Antonio area
When: Time and days vary, mostly during the weekdays. Events in Bexar County normally last 4 hours.
Who: Individuals/Groups of 10 or less volunteers

Age Requirement: 18 years of age

Dress Code: For safety, absolutely no sandals or flip-flops, please wear closed-toed shoes. These events are outside so ìdress for the weatherî. Volunteers may want to bring gloves.

Job Descriptions: Assist the Mobile Pantry Coordinator (MPC) by breaking down pallets of product, bagging if necessary and handing out product to clients. This includes cleaning up the area and stacking pallets and trash into truck. Volunteers will also collect vouchers from clients and help with traffic control. Verifying clients have vouchers before receiving product, if a client does not have a voucher then qualifying client and assisting them with voucher.

Agency Store Volunteer

Where: San Antonio Food Bank
When: Monday - Friday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Hours may be flexible due to volunteer needs.
Who: Individuals

Age requirement: 14 years of age

Dress Code: Due to safety concerns all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse environment.

Job Description: Assist Agency Relations staff in restocking and arranging edible and non-edible food items. Checking dates as instructed. Other warehouse duties include, but not limited to: sweeping, trash pick up, mopping and general clean-up of work areas.

Nutrition

Nutrition Team Volunteer

Where: San Antonio Food Bank and locations in and around San Antonio
When: Monday - Saturday: 2 to 4 hours per week. Hours can be flexible due to volunteer needs.
Who: Individuals

Age requirement: 14 years of age

Job Description: Assist SAFB Nutrition Education staff with a variety of tasks, including class preparation, class assistance and clerical work. Opportunities are available to assist at health fairs around the community.

Community Garden

Where: San Antonio Food Bank
When: Monday - Saturday, 9:00AM to 12:00 PM
Who: Individuals and Groups of up to 30 volunteers

Age requirement: 8 years of age

Dress Code: For safety, absolutely no sandals or flip-flops, please wear closed-toed shoes. Dress for the weather. Volunteers may want to bring gloves.

Job Description: Assist with the planting, caring for and gleaning of fruits, vegetables and other edible plants. Help with the construction of square foot gardening boxes, raised beds, trellises, walking paths and assist with general maintenance of existing structures. Duties may include composting, weeding, digging, planting, watering and/or hoeing.

Please Note: Some water is provided. Volunteer sessions could be cancelled, should a cancellation occur we will attempt to provide another volunteer opportunity. Individual’s sensitive to bee stings should not volunteer in the garden.

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Warehouse

Warehouse Sorting and Packing Volunteer

Where: San Antonio Food Bank
When: Monday - Saturday
Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12 PM
Shift 2: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
When: Second Wednesday of every month
Shift 3: 5:30 PM to 8 PM

Who: Individuals and groups of up to 50 volunteers on weekdays and up to 150 volunteers on Saturdays

Age requirement: 8 years of age

Dress Code:Due to safety concerns all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse environment.

Job Description: Sorting salvaged edible and non-edible food products and placing them in appropriate bins or boxes. Checking for signs of contamination, rodent or insect infestation, unknown spills on the product and/or rotten smells. Assist in checking dates of product as instructed. Other warehouse duties include, but not limited to: sweeping, trash pick up, mopping and general clean-up of work areas.

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Community Kitchen

Kids Cafe

Where:San Antonio Food Bank
When: Monday - Friday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Who: Individuals and Groups of up to 20 volunteers

Age requirement: 8 years of age

Dress Code: Due to safety concerns all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and clothes appropriate to work in a kitchen environment.

Job Description: Receive briefing on the day's meal(s) to be distributed to Kids Cafe sites; issue and document Kids Cafe meals, load meals into hot/cold holding containers; accurately document times that meals were picked-up, equipment was returned and issued; wash, clean, sanitize & store kitchen tools, containers & equipment. Pre-prep as needed for next day's meal; sweep, mop and store supplies as needed. Assist with general pick-up/clean-up as needed & requested by Executive Chef.

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Haven for Hope

Where: 1 Haven For Hope Way
When: Saturdays and Sundays
Shift 1: 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Shift 2: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Shift 3: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Who: Individuals/Groups of up to 20 volunteers

Age requirement: 15 years of age

Dress Code: Due to safety concerns all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and clothes appropriate to work in a kitchen environment.

Job Description: Assist with the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for residents of Haven for Hope. Other kitchen duties include, but not limited to: All aspects of kitchen clean up e.g. dishwashing, sweeping, mopping. Volunteers will also greet the residents as they arrive for their meals.

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Other Volunteer Opportunities

Administrative Services Volunteer

Where: San Antonio Food Bank
When: Monday - Friday as needed by SAFB: Times are flexible between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Who: Individuals/Small groups

Age requirement: 8 years of age

Dress Code: Volunteers should wear clothing that is tasteful and appropriate for a professional work environment.

Job Description: A variety of administrative tasks including, but not limited to: internet research, letter folding, stapling pamphlets, data entry and/or answering phones.

APPLE CORP-Volunteer Leadership Opportunities

Where: San Antonio Food Bank
When: Same times as warehouse volunteer sessions
Who: Individuals, all volunteers require prescreening by the VC prior to volunteering.

Job Description: On a daily basis, teaching, leading and mentoring volunteers for groups of up to 40. Provide general and accurate information about the Food Bank, promote programs and policies. This position requires an outgoing personality and experience working with diverse populations including persons with special needs. Excellent verbal and motivational communication skills are needed. A willingness to speak in public and must be professional at all times. A basic understanding of the principles of volunteer management is helpful. To be considered a Team Lead, a volunteer must first volunteer twice a week for a period of 2 months. This opportunity is perfect for retirees. Notes: Due to safety concerns all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and clothes appropriate to work in a warehouse environment.

For questions about how you can become part of the Apple Corp please contact: Director of Community Investments - Erica Benavides at 210.431.8312 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .