Volunteer
Learn more about what it means to serve at the Puyallup Food Bank!
Become a Volunteer!
New volunteer sign-ups are temporarily unavailable, while we update our systems.
At the Puyallup Food Bank, we rely on the generous service of our volunteers to provide relief to our neighbors in all aspects of our daily operations. We promise to provide you a place where you can serve, love and give to your neighbor as part of a community of hope.
“They have helped in so many ways. They meet us in a very kind way, with happy smiles on their faces… Thank you all for the love and support. God bless you all for the hard work… not enough words to express our heart of joy!”
– Puyallup Food Bank Client
Volunteer activities include the following and more:
Here are a few of our volunteer activities. We especially love it when someone is flexible to move between roles as the need arises:
Mornings or Afternoons
Receptionist: Answer the phone, schedule appointments, data entry (customer service experience is a plus).
Administrative Volunteer: Data entry, email, internet research, organizing the office space.
Driver: Pick up food from local grocery stores and businesses.
Mornings
Stocker: Prepare boxes with non-perishables, stock freezers and refrigerators with food for distribution.
Sorter: Sort dry goods and fresh produce, stock and organize pick-lines.
Order Picker: help our warehouse coordinator pick orders for partner organizations, organize freight in the warehouse.
Afternoons
Check-in: Check-in clients for their appointment, communicate with other volunteers to serve them (customer service experience is a plus).
Bagger/Boxer: Assemble boxes and bags of frozen and refrigerated food, fresh produce, and bakery items for distribution.
Cart Runner: Carry boxes and bags of food out to clients during their appointment (must be able to lift 20lbs).
Other
Event Volunteer: Help out during our fundraisers or special events.
Care Team: Connect with clients during their appointment, listening to their stories and providing resources as needed (requires strong interpersonal skills).
Have Questions?
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