"Shop The Dock" Volunteer

About the role

Our shelves, refrigerators, and freezers are stocked by generous donations from our grocery partners, community members, and individual donors. The Shop the Dock program helps to distribute food that is close to the end of its shelf life but can still be used for same-day distributions to people facing hunger. In the past six months alone, we have rescued more than 200,000 pounds of food. With your help, we can rescue even more food from going to the landfill and minimize the negative impact on the environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive your own vehicle to the pickup location for transporting the rescued food.
• Communicate with Renewal Food Bank staff regarding the items to shop for.
• Transport the food back to the food bank in a timely manner.
• Represent Renewal Food Bank in a professional, positive, and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach overhead repeatedly.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds is essential in this position.
• Able to effectively communicate and interact with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Availability and Location

Availability: Monday: 7am-11am, Wednesday: 6:30am-9:30am. Location: Pick up: Hunger Solution Center, 815 S 96th St, Seattle, WA 98108, Drop off: 15022 NE Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, WA 98007.

Additional Details

Please dress comfortably and for a family-friendly environment, potentially handling fresh foods that may cause stains. Please wear closed-toed shoes. This volunteer position is out in the neighborhood and returns to drop off at the food bank. We go out in all weather that is safe to drive. Please dress for the weather.