Volunteers make the food bank run
We log over 14,000 volunteer hours each year and have 80 regular volunteers helping get food to folks each week. We could not do this work without volunteers!
There are many ways to volunteer at the food bank, check out our options below to see what might be the best fit for you!
Regular Volunteering
Volunteer One-Time or From Home
Want to volunteer from home or can’t commit to a regular shift? Check out some alternative volunteer opportunities below!
Looking for a consistent schedule with the food bank on a weekly, monthly or substitute basis? This options if for you!
We typically need regular volunteer support during the following shift times. Most of our volunteers sign up for a recurring weekly shift, but you can also sign up to fill in as a substitute as needed.
Monday, Wednesday, Saturdays 8 - 12 PM
Tuesdays 7 - 10 AM
Thursdays and Fridays 9 - 2 PM
Apply
To get started as a volunteer with the Ferndale Food Bank, please fill out an application below. After you submit an application, you will receive an automated email confirming your submission. That email will also provide information on how you can get started on your onboarding process.
Once we receive your submission, we will review your availability and follow up with you within 5 business days to match you with an open position at the food bank. We will then schedule a time for you to come in for an in-person orientation at the food bank.
If you do not hear back from us within a week, please reach out to our Operations Manager, Kaiti, at operations@ferndalefoodbank.org.
Please Note:
Because all volunteers spend some time in our warehouse around a forklift, pallet jacks, and other safety considerations, we require all volunteers to be at least 16 years old.
Almost all volunteer roles require some level of lifting, bending, or twisting. If you have any mobility or health restrictions please note that on your application.
All volunteer shifts must be pre-scheduled and confirmed in advanced with food bank staff.
We are particularly grateful for volunteers who speak languages in addition to English - particularly Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Farsi, or Dari!
Bake for the Food Bank with Community Loaves
The Ferndale Food Bank partners with Community Loaves, a group that organizes volunteer home bakers to make and deliver bread to local Food Banks. If you love to bake and want to get involved, start by attending an info session with Community Loaves!
Group Volunteering
Do you have a group that wants to volunteer together to support the Ferndale Food Bank? We have very limited group volunteering opportunities. Reach out to Operations Manager, Kaiti Lopez, with more details about your group, your interests, and your availability at operations@ferndalefoodbank.org
Other Skills
Do you have any skills (e.g. graphic design, photography, videography, financial training, public relations, IT skills, web design, data management, legal consulting, etc) that you think might be of benefit to the Ferndale Food Bank that you would like to contribute outside of a regular volunteer role? Reach out to Operations Manager, Kaiti Lopez, at operations@ferndalefoodbank.org!
Other Ways to Volunteer
Questions?
All other volunteer questions can be directed to Operations Manager, Kaiti Lopez, at operations@ferndalefoodbank.org or 360.380.2527
