This opportunity is ONLY for individuals seeking Court Ordered Community Service hours. CSV hours will only be counted if signed up on a Court Ordered Community Service opportunity. Do not sign up for any other opportunity that is not Court Ordered. You will only be able to sign up for this opportunity once you have been given the approval from Volunteer Services. Please follow the steps below:
Charges: Please note, we DO NOT accept volunteers who have been charged with violent offenses such as but not limited to: assault, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, armed robbery, disorderly conduct, or aggravated assault.
Steps to sign up for Court Ordered Community Service:
- Please make an account at https://volunteer.communityfoodbank.org
- Please email us a picture, or a scan, of your court documents to cfbcommunityservice@communityfoodbank.org. This picture/these pictures should include:
- Full name
- Charge description
- Court docket #
- # of hours to be completed
If you are not able to e-mail us a picture of your court documents please come to the Community Food Bank (3003 S. Country Club) during business hours (Tues-Fri 8:30am-1pm) and we can help you at reception.
- Once you have made an account, we will send you a confirmation email that you have been qualified and that you can now sign up for the Court Ordered Opportunity.
Please give us a 24-hour notice if you need to cancel your shift or once you have finished your CSV hours in order to get your letter of completion. You can give us a call 520-622-0525 or send us an e-mail at cfbcommunityservice@communityfoodbank.org
Opportunity Description:
Your help is needed to pack emergency food boxes and bags for families and seniors across southern Arizona! Production volunteers participate in an assembly-line style activity and work together to pack non-perishable food items and more for those in need.
Check in: Meet in the lobby, make yourself a name tag, and sign in on one of our Volunteer Kiosk. Reception will hand you a slip that will need signatures once you have completed your shift to keep track of your hours. You will be guided to the production area once you are all checked-in.
Dress code: We ask that you don't wear tank tops, short shorts or sandals/flip flops when volunteering--all shirts must have sleeves and must cover armpits, abdomen, and chest. All shoes must be closed-toe-and-heel shoes. Please be aware that failure to follow the dress code may result in dismissal from volunteer activity for the day.
Please bring your own work gloves if you would like to use them during your shift!
Please follow these safety rules to have a great volunteer experience:
- No cell phones, radios, iPods or headphones in the warehouse
- Please follow the dress code above (closed-toe shoes, shirt with sleeves)
- No eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum in the warehouse
- Warehouse tasks may require you to stand for long periods of time, lift approximately 25 pounds.
Tasks for this opportunity:
- Building emergency bags/boxes
- Placing items in the bags/boxes
- Opening up product for the person putting items in the bag/boxes
- Rolling bags or stacking boxes at the end of the line (This is hard work and support is very needed!)
- Cleaning up cardboard and waste from the assembly line
Ideal volunteer qualifications:
- Has the ability to place, pick-up, and move materials
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Interest & ability to work in a robust to fast-paced environment
- Able to lift between 20-30 pounds
- Able to stand for shift duration (breaks will be given during the shift as well)
- Flexibility with assigned tasks
- Able to adhere to our warehouse dress code to maintain all safety precautions
If you have any additional questions, please e-mails us at volunteer@communityfoodbank.org
Parking, Entering, and Checking-In (Tuesday - Thursday):
- Both gates will be open upon arrival for volunteers and staff to park. Please park in the southern region of the main lot if possible. If it looks full, please park in the south lot, and be vigilant for truck traffic. (see below)
- As able, please reserve the central parking lot for clients
- After parking, make your way to the lobby (see below) to check in at a computer kiosk
- Any questions? Email us at volunteer@communityfoodbank.org
