Opportunities From: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

Are you a current Dry Goods Sorting volunteer? You can see the available opportunities below and sign up for an available shift by clicking on "Schedule"!

Are you interested in getting started in this role? Learn more about this opportunity below and then click the "Respond" button! We will email you with the next steps.

Dry Goods Sorting Volunteer Description:

Want to make a tangible impact in your community? Join us as a Dry Goods Sorting! Volunteers inspect, categorize, and package shelf-stable, dry goods donations into 17 different categories to prepare them for distribution to our 16-county service area.

What You'll Do:

Follow provided guidelines for evaluating food safety expiration date extensions and food packaging integrity
Follow provided guidelines for sorting food into categoriesPack items by weight within each category; Boxes will be filled to 27-30 pounds as assigned in each categoryClose, tape, and label boxesStack boxes on pallets

Current Shifts Open:

Tuesday Mornings: 8:30 - 11:30 amThursday Mornings: 8:30 - 11:30 amThursday Afternoons: 12:30 - 3:30 pm

What We're Looking For:

Friendly, reliable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team.Able to work independently and lift between 20-30 pounds consistently throughout the shift.Volunteers will also read small print to check expiration dates.

Requirements:

Volunteers must be 12 years or older, and volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their shift.Approved Second Harvest volunteer.Adherence to all workplace safety standards and procedures.

Why Volunteer With Us?

You'll be part of a mission-driven team working to address food insecurity right in your community.Volunteering with us means building community, staying active, and knowing your time is making a direct impact.

Are you a current Lead Project Support volunteer? You can see the available opportunities below and sign up for an available shift by clicking on "Schedule"!

Are you interested in getting started in this role? Learn more about this opportunity below and contact Volunteer Services to get started!

Lead Project Support Description:

As a Lead Project Support Volunteer, you’ll play a supportive role in our volunteer project spaces at our distribution center, including helping explain volunteer projects, answering questions, assisting with moving pallets of finished food, and performing other tasks when needed. 

This is a great role for someone who enjoys working with others, comfortable with physical activity, and wants to use their Second Harvest volunteer expertise to support a positive volunteer experience.

What You'll Do:

Be a resource for any questions and support when neededAct as a liaison between volunteers and staff, using a walkie talkie to communicate when neededMove pallets of food in and out of the room using a pallet jack, training providedWrap completed pallets of food using stretch wrapOccasionally give a brief overview of the project to kick off the shiftAssist with project clean-up, such as cardboard and waste disposalHelp maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment

What We're Looking For:

Friendly, patient, and comfortable with public speakingCurrently a SHF volunteer with basic knowledge of the day-to-day volunteer operations- Successful placements would have at least 6 months of experience as a consistent SHF volunteerExperience using a manual and/or powered pallet jack, or willing to learnVolunteers will be expected to stand; walk; crouch; twist; reach with hands and arms; and lift between 20-30 pounds consistently throughout the shiftEnjoys talking to peopleFamiliarity with Second Harvest Foodbank and/or an interest in learning about our programs and operations.

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or olderMust be an approved Second Harvest volunteerSuccessful completion of a background check (required before service begins)Orientation and training must be completed prior to starting serviceAdherence to all workplace safety standards and procedures

Commitment:

Minimum 6-month commitmentApproximately 3 hours per week1 shift/week – We will coordinate with you to schedule a regular weekly schedule, between the hours of 8:30 – 11:30 am or 12:30 – 3:30 pm

Why Volunteer With Us?

You'll be part of a mission-driven team working to address food insecurity right in your community.Volunteering with us means building community, staying active, and knowing your time is making a direct impact.

Are you a current Partner Pickup & Donation Desk volunteer? You can see the available opportunities below and sign up for an available shift by clicking on "Schedule"!

Are you interested in getting started in this role? Learn more about this opportunity below and contact Volunteer Services to get started!

Have time and skills to share to help your community thrive? Volunteer with us at the Partner Pickup & Donation Desk, where a volunteer assists our partner pantries with their pickup orders and receives all drop-off donations!

The Partner Pickup & Donation Desk volunteer assists partner pantries by pulling orders located around the Distribution Center, utilizing a hand pallet jacket, and helping load their orders into their vehicles. Additionally, they will record drop-off donations and place received donations into their designated areas of the Distribution Center.

For more information and requirements, please view below!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Volunteers will have some interaction with community members and Second Harvest partners and are expected to abide by SHFB policies and procedures. Friendly, patient, with an eye for detail. Volunteers will be expected to sit; stand; walk; crouch; twist; reach with hands and arms; and lift between 20-30 pounds. Experience using a pallet jack, or willing to learn.

 

COMMITMENT:

Assigned a weekly schedule

 

Current Shifts Open:

Tuesday Afternoons: 12:30 - 4:00 pmFriday Afternoons: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pmSubstitutes are needed to fill in for various open shifts as well.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

18 years and above Approved Second Harvest volunteer Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision Adheres to workplace safety standards and procedures

 

LOCATION:

Second Harvest Foodbank Distribution Center, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, WI, 53718

Are you a current Distribution Center Support volunteer? You can see the available opportunities below and sign up for an available shift by clicking on "Schedule"!

Are you interested in getting started in this role? Learn more about this opportunity below and then click the "Respond" button! We will email you with the next steps.

Distribution Center Support - Order Picking Description:

Want to make a tangible impact in your community? We are looking for Distribution Center Support volunteers to help us gather food orders for Second Harvest's partnering pantries!

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring neighbors have access to nourishing foods.

What You'll Do:

As a Distribution Center Support volunteer, you'll play an important role in preparing food orders for our partner pantries. This includes gathering and organizing orders onto pallets, using a pallet jack, to get them ready for delivery and pickup. Training will be provided.

What We're Looking For:

Friendly, reliable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team.Able to work independently and lift between 20-30 pounds consistently throughout the shift. (Lifting may be up to 40-50 lbs at a time. Assistance is available when needed.)Experience using a pallet jack, or willing to learn.

Commitment:

Approx. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday-Friday (at least 2 days per week) - We'll work with you to coordinate a regular weekly schedule.We ask for at least a 2-month minimum commitment.

Requirements:

18 years and above.Approved Second Harvest volunteer.Successfully complete a background check.Adherence to all workplace safety standards and procedures.

Why Volunteer With Us?

You'll be part of a mission-driven team working to address food insecurity right in your community.Volunteering with us means building community, staying active, and knowing your time is making a direct impact.