Opportunities From: Jewish Family Service of Seattle

About 1,500 households visit the Polack Food Bank each month. The Food Bank operates a consumer-choice model where clients choose products according to their personal needs and preferences. Our goal is to provide people the food and toiletries they need with the dignity they deserve.

One way the Food Bank receives fresh produce is by growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs in the JFS Giving Garden located across the street from the Seattle campus.

Shifts:

Varied. Once a volunteer is vetted, they will have access to the schedule calendar and can self-select their shift(s) and task(s). Shifts will be offered on both the weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities:

Tasks could include:WateringWeedingHarvest produce and take to the Food BankGeneral site maintenance

Requirements:

Age 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Reliability and punctuality. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Work in varying weather conditions, including hot temperatures and rain. Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers. Successful completion of JFS liability form.

About 1,300 households visit the Polack Food Bank each month. The Food Bank operates a consumer-choice model where guests choose products according to their personal needs and preferences. Our goal is to provide people the food and toiletries they need with the dignity they deserve. This position supports our pop-up Food Bank delivery program in the Bellevue Crossroads neighborhood.

Shifts:

The second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.Unity of Bellevue (down the street from the Jewish Day School) -- 16330 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98008

Responsibilities:

Driving to the Unity of Bellevue Church to pick up groceries.Delivering groceries to JFS clients.

Requirements:

Age 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or guardian.   Reliability and punctuality. Access to a vehicle and driver’s license. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers.Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS.Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.

Recommended:

Russian-speaking volunteers a plus (many delivery recipients are Russian-speaking)!

 

The Polack Food Bank operates a home-delivery program, providing healthy food and toiletries twice a month to community members unable to come to the Food Bank.

Volunteers will prepare, load and deliver grocery bags of needed items to homes on a designated route. A personal vehicle is required for this position.

This is a great opportunity for families!

Shifts:

Tuesdays or Wednesdays:Either 2pm – 3pm or 3pm – 4pm Some Sundays depending on availability. Deliveries are made every 2 weeks.Shifts scheduled in advance (consistent times & dates each month preferred). 

Responsibilities:

Assemble delivery bags in the Polack Food Bank at the JFS Capitol Hill Campus (1601 16th Ave, Seattle, 98122).Give the delivery recipient or caseworker at least two days’ notice before delivering.Deliver groceries during designated times, except during Jewish holidays.Complete necessary paperwork for each pickup.Follow contractual agreement as outlined in “Procedure for Home Delivery Food Bank.”

Requirements:

Age 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Current Washington State driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Reliability and punctuality. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Ability to set and politely convey appropriate boundaries. Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers. Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS. Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.

About 1,300 households visit the JFS Polack Food Bank each month. Volunteers are at the center of our work at the Food Bank: to provide customer service-oriented, client-centered, and culturally sensitive food access services to our community. On-call volunteers support our operations by filling in for volunteer shifts on as-needed basis.

Commitment:

Typical shifts take place on: Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. – 12:15pm Thursdays, 1:45 – 4:15 p.m. Fridays, 9:45 a.m. – 12:15pm On-call volunteers join our mailing list to receive emails advertising our open shifts from week to week. Volunteers can sign up for available shifts as available by replying over email.

Responsibilities (may include):

Arrive at Food Bank no later than 15 minutes prior to opening.Distribute food and toiletries as selected by shopping guests. Restocking items as needed. Light clean up after shopping is complete. Welcome guests through the Food Bank entrance, maintaining the flow of guests into/out of the waiting area they proceed into Food Bank and new guests enter.Hand out face masks to any guests not wearing one upon entry.Notify Food Bank staff of any questions/concerns needing to be brought to their attention.

Requirements:

Age 18 or older. Ability to wear a mask during the duration of your shift.Reliability and punctuality.Work cooperatively with JFS staff, volunteers, and guests.Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS.Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.Advise Food Bank staff if you can’t make your shift.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Recommended:

Mandarin speaking volunteers not required but a plus!