Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart of Ballard Food Bank
Every month more than 500 volunteers donate 3,700+ hours of service. They recover and sort food, stock shelves, and help clients shop.
New Volunteers
The first step to becoming a Ballard Food Bank volunteer is to complete our volunteer interest form to tell us about your availability and interests. Once you submit the form, you’ll receive an email with the next steps to sign up for an orientation and training shift!
Please note that our volunteers on-site need to be at least 14 years old. All 14- and 15-year-olds must come to orientation with a parent/guardian so we can make sure it’s a good fit for everyone. 16 years old and up can come on their own!
We recommend committing to a regularly scheduled shift. The best way to get to know the food bank and the different positions and tasks is to consistently spend several hours a week volunteering. Please be flexible and willing to do different tasks over the course of your shift to help us meet our most urgent needs!
Mondays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesdays, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Volunteer At Home or Offsite
Looking for a fun and helpful way to volunteer at home or in your workplace? Need a way to engage a group of children or co-workers to give back? Click here to learn more about how you can get involved right away!
