Hayward Community Food Shelf

Volunteer

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All volunteers give freely of their time to assist our clients. No compensation is received by any HCFS volunteer, director or officer.

This hard-working group of volunteers perform all the duties necessary to keep the Shelf operating smoothly and efficiently. From outside maintenance to picking up donations to filling orders and keeping careful records, volunteers work together to "get it done" for our clients. A wide variety of talents and skills (see below) are required to keep the Shelf operating.

In addition to our regular tasks, occasionally additional volunteers are needed for a variety of special projects.

If you are interested in volunteering regularly or on an occasional basis, please complete and return the volunteer application to our office. We will contact you should an opening arise that matches your availability and skills

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HCFS Volunteer Positions

Shoppers--pull stock from shelves to complete a client's order. Minimal lifting required. Volunteers are "on their feet" for three to four hours.

Front Desk Coordinator--interfaces with clients to secure client information (name, address, family size etc.), reviews with client their needs for specific food items, compiles daily statistics on usage. No lifting required.

Baggers--responsible for bagging client groceries. Ability to lift 25-35 pounds required.

Bulk Food Processors--repackage bulk food items (sugar, rice etc.) into smaller packages. Ability to lift 35-50 pounds required.

Delivery Drivers--responsible for picking up donated and purchased food items from local businesses and churches. Must have valid driver's license and vehicle. Ability to lift 35-50 pounds required.

Stockers--stock shelves. Assist with delivery of large food orders. Ability to lift 35-50 pounds required.

Maintenance--responsible for building maintenance both inside and outside. Duties include lawn and garden maintenance and cleaning, minor mechanical repairs. Ability to lift 35-50 pounds required.

Office help--administrative duties such a donor correspondence, newsletter preparation and distribution, public relations and record keeping and reporting. Computer skills are required.

Grant Writing--research and develop grant proposals.

Gardeners--assist in the preparation, planting, maintenance and harvesting of the HCFS garden.

Download Volunteer application in PDF here

In addition to our regular tasks, occasionally additional volunteers are needed for a variety of special projects. If you are interested in volunteering regularly or on an occasional basis, please contact us.