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.
Dress code: We ask that you don't wear tank tops, crop 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.
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.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.
The Community Food Bank needs the help of volunteers distribute shelf-stable products and fresh groceries to individuals, families, and seniors in our community! There are numerous tasks that we need help within this opportunity.
General dates & times:
Tuesday / Wednesday/ Friday
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM / 10:45 AM - 2:15 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM / 2:45 PM- 6:00PM
Note that distribution for clients is now 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Volunteer shift arrival is set a bit earlier to ensure folks arrive and get set-up to begin by 9:00, and the shift is extended till 2:30 in case of a large influx of clients around 2:00 PM. For any questions or concerns please email us at volunteer@communityfoodbank.org.
Distribution volunteers may assist with the following tasks:
- Taking client tickets
- Loading client grocery carts with emergency bags, senior boxes, and other food items
- Help keep the flow of clients steady and appropriately distanced
- Ensure that product is stocked on the back-end (opening product, keeping area clean of cardboard and trash)
- Assisting in taking carts to client’s cars and returning the carts
- Receiving carts from clients & returning them inside the building
For a safe and fulfilling volunteer experience, volunteers must complete the Good Manufacturing Practices training found under one’s account qualifications. One should feel comfortable working inside and standing for a majority of the shift in variable temperatures, and be able to perform physical work (more below). Basic Spanish is helpful, though by no means necessary!
Dress code:
Please be aware that failure to follow the dress code may result in dismissal from volunteer activity for the day.
- Comfortable, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes
- All tops must have sleeves (no tank-tops)
- No short-shorts
- Name tags (provided at front desk upon arrival if you do not already have one)
- If you would like to wear gloves, please bring your own
Safety Requirements:
All volunteers must be aware of and uphold the safety expectations below in order to volunteer. Note: No lockers for storing personal items are available – we highly suggest to leave them in your vehicle or at home.
- Volunteers who feel sick or who have come in close contact with a sick person should NOT volunteer for at least 10 days after symptoms are gone or after close contact.
- Social distancing will be maintained as best as possible
- Regularly wash/sanitize your hands before, during, and after your shift (including breaks) (hand sanitizer will be available for use)
- Volunteers agree that they feel safe and are able to perform essential tasks, including...
- Standing for the majority of shift length
- General ability to lift 25-50 lbs from the ground or over the head
- Ability to bend, kneel, push, pull, and walk
- No use of cell phones, iPods, headphones, etc. while in the warehouse
- For food safety, do not chew gum or smoke while volunteering
- No food or glass is permitted in the warehouse distribution area
- Only water is allowed in the warehouse, there is a specific location for water bottles to be stored during the shift
NOTE that, on occasion, distribution times may extend past the allotted time or end early. If it extends, due to a large volume of clients, we ask that you stay to assist completion of all clients in distribution. Thank you for your consideration and flexibility!
Parking, Entering, and Checking-In (Tuesday - Thursday):
- On Fridays and Saturdays, volunteers can park anywhere in the main lot as we do not have our food distribution on Fri/Sat!
- 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
