Hunger Facts
An estimated 49 million Americans are food insecure. Of those 49 million, almost 17 million are children and 5 million are seniors. Last year, over 37 million people used a Food Bank for emergency food assistance.
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Social ServicesMobile Food Pantry VolunteerWhere: In the rural areas travel time will be added to those needing community hours. 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 VolunteerWhere: 5200 Old Hwy 90 W. San Antonio TX 78227 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. to top
NutritionNutrition Team VolunteerWhere: 5200 Old Hwy 90 W. San Antonio TX 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 GardenWhere: 5200 Old Hwy 90 W. San Antonio TX, 78227 When: Monday - Saturday unless otherwise determined by the SAFB: 9:00AM to 12:00 PM Who: Individuals/Groups of 30 or less 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 due to inclement weather. Should a cancellation occur we will attempt to provide another volunteer opportunity. Cautionary Note: Individualís sensitive to bee stings should not volunteer in the garden to top
WarehouseWarehouse Sorting and Packing VolunteerWhere: 5200 Old Hwy 90 W. San Antonio TX, 78227 When: Tuesday - Saturday unless otherwise determined by the SAFB. Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12 PM Shift 2: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Who: Individuals/Groups of 30 or less 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 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. Checking dates as instructed. Other warehouse duties include, but not limited to: sweeping, trash pick up, mopping and general clean-up of work areas. to top
Community KitchenCommunity Kitchen and Kids Cafe VolunteerWhere: 5200 Old Highway 90 W. San Antonio TX, 78227 When: Monday - Thursday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Who: Individuals/Groups of 20 or less 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. Please note this opportunity is not at a Kids Cafe location. to top
Community Kitchen at Haven for HopeThis Opportunity Will Begin April 26th 2010 Where: 1 Haven For Hope Way 78207 - 210-220-2100 (Do not call for Haven for scheduling) When: Monday to Sunday 365 days a year. Shift 1: 5:00AM to 8:00AM Shift 2: 10:30AM to 1:30PM Shift 3: 4:00PM to 7:00PM Who: Individuals/Groups of up to 15 volunteers 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 kitchen environment. Job Description: Assist with the preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. All aspects of kitchen clean up e.g. dishwashing, sweeping, mopping. Assist with preparing, serving meals and greeting the residence. Notes: Parking is in the back of the facility. If you need help locating the kitchen upon arrival the shelter guard will be able to assist you to the Kitchen. The chef on duty will be coordinating all volunteers once inside the kitchen. to top
Other Volunteer OpportunitiesAdministrative Services Volunteer as needed basisWhere: 5200 Old Hwy 90 W. San Antonio TX, 78227 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 OpportunitiesVolunteer Team Lead-Warehouse Only Where: 5200 Old Hwy 90 W. San Antonio TX, 78227 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. Hunger Fighter VolunteerDo you have a passion for the issue of Hunger and want to support the San Antonio Food Bank? Become an advocate and help spread the message. Volunteer for food drives and special events. When: Monday through Sunday as needed Where: Locations vary and are located in and around San Antonio Who: Individuals and small groups Job Description: Represent the San Antonio Food Bank through events that promote our programs. Help collect food and money at Food Drives and fairs. Volunteer during special events such as Harvest of Hope, Can-struction and the Turkey Challenge. Have fun! Notes: Ask the volunteer coordinator for current opportunities or ask to be placed on a call list. |
