VOLUNTEER
Whether it’s driving a refrigerated truck, sorting food, or harvesting carrots on the farm, volunteers are the hands and heart of Clark County Food Bank. Last year alone, more than 4,600 volunteers gave over 67,000 hours of their time and talents. Every volunteer provides something unique and important to the food bank, and we could not serve our community without the support of neighbors like you! If you are interested in joining the fight against hunger here in Clark County, explore some of our volunteer opportunities below.
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Individual & Group Volunteer Opportunities
Food Volunteers
Every day, volunteers help move thousands of pounds of food through Clark County Food Bank by sorting donations, repacking bulk items, and delivering food where it is needed most.
Opportunities are available for individuals and groups, with some roles requiring scheduling or training.
Want to learn more? Contact us
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Each year, our Fresh Alliance volunteers help recover and sort more than 2 million pounds of produce, meat, and dairy donated by local grocery stores. Volunteer shifts are available Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Training is provided during your first shift to ensure you feel confident and prepared.
Contact usto schedule your training and get started.
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Help collect and deliver the food that feeds our community by serving as a truck driver or assistant. Shifts are Monday through Friday with start times varying throughout the day. Picking up donations from participating Fresh Alliance grocery stores, and delivering them where they are needed most.
No CDL required.
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Repack is where the action happens! Volunteers sort, organize, and repackage donations to ensure they are prepared for distribution to neighbors in need. It is active, hands-on work that makes an immediate impact and a great way to serve with friends, family, or coworkers.
Repacks run Tuesday through Thursday from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. With one evening opportunity per month from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Space is limited. Reach out to our volunteer coordinators to reserve your spot.
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Over the course of a year, our warehouse team processes over 10 million pounds of food! The Warehouse Worker role helps with a variety of tasks including cleaning, maintenance, food sorting and order picking.
Our warehouse operates Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4pm.
Training is required. Contact us to schedule a training time.
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Clark County Food Bank operates two food pantries, both called “Community Kitchen.” These locations help ensure neighbors in need have access to staple foods.
Food Pantry Helpers serve in a variety of roles, including welcoming clients, assisting with intake, and restocking food.
We would be glad to have you join us in this important work.
Contact us to schedule your training and get started.
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Our home delivery drivers deliver emergency food boxes to clients who are unable to access food due to transportation issues or who are homebound in Clark County. Volunteers pick up pre-packed food boxes and drive their own vehicles to assigned homes or apartments to have clients complete paperwork and leave the box of food with the clients.
Farm Volunteers
From the first seed in the ground to the final harvest, Heritage Farm thrives because of the volunteers who make it happen. Throughout the summer and fall, you can join us on designated weekdays and weekends to weed, plant, harvest, and lead groups in caring for crops that will help feed our neighbors.
Whether you are an individual, family, school, business, or community group, your hands-on work at the farm directly supports hunger relief in Clark County.
Want to learn more? Contact us
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At 78th Street Heritage Farm, hundreds of volunteers come together each summer and fall to grow and harvest more than 100,000 pounds of fresh produce for our community. From carrots to squash, every crop makes a difference for neighbors facing hunger.
Opportunities are open to individuals, families, school groups, community organizations, and faith groups.
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Farm work parties take place Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 9 am to noon, June through October.
During the growing season, you’re welcome to drop in and join a work party anytime. No sign-up is needed for individuals or small groups.
For groups of six or more, please contact us ahead of time so we can plan for your visit.
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If your school, business, or service organization would like to bring a group to volunteer on our farm, we’d love to have you join us. We welcome larger groups throughout the growing season and can work with you to find a time that fits.
Please contact us to arrange a group volunteering event.
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Gleaning is the process of collecting fresh produce that might otherwise go to waste and making sure it reaches neighbors in need. Every Sunday from 2:30 to 4:00 pm, June through October, our Glean Team gathers leftover fruits and vegetables from the Vancouver Farmers Market.
This is an active role that involves heavy lifting and walking.
Nutrition Education Volunteers
If you have a passion for healthy living, nutrition, and teaching people the skills to shop and cook on a budget, then volunteering with our Nutrition Education Program is the right fit for you!
Want to learn more? Contact us
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Class Assistants: Support the instructors by providing assistance to participants, distributing materials and facilitating clean-up tasks during and after class.
Chef Instructors: Lead class lessons as it relates to cooking skills. Collaborate with other instructors to deliver messages around cooking, food budgeting and food safety.
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Support the instructors by shopping for class recipe ingredients prior to class. Deliver groceries to class site.
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Facilitate the Nutrition section of our Cooking Matters or SNAC classes. Collaborate with other instructors to deliver messages on healthy eating, nutrition, cooking and food budgeting.
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Facilitate or support Seed to Supper class. Collaborate with other instructors to deliver messages around gardening on a budget in the Pacific Northwest.
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Lead cooking demonstrations at food pantries or Food Bank Fresh events. Cook simple, budget friendly recipes using pantry stables, to encourage clients to try new things.
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Help prepare food in advance of large food bank events.
Other Ways to Help
In addition to volunteering in our farm, food, or nutrition ed. programs, CCFB has other areas for volunteers to serve in. Whether helping to staff events, providing general maintenance, running our front desk, or driving one of our delivery trucks, dedicated volunteers make our everyday operations possible.
Want to learn more? Contact us
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Our facility would fail to run smoothly without the assistance of our receptionists. They are responsible for answering and directing our phone calls, filing paperwork, data entry, customer service, light cleaning and greeting all those who walk through our front door.
Shifts are available Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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CCFB hosts annual events which require the use of many helping hands. Groups and individuals can help facilitate these events by providing necessary assistance to the Clark County community.
These shifts would be on-call and take place periodically throughout the year.
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Our Facilities Volunteers keep the Clark County Food Bank running smoothly, safe for staff and guests, and ready to serve. This is a hands-on role for those who like to stay active and see tangible results from their work. Tasks range from repairs and deep cleaning to landscaping and supporting special projects.
Whether you are a skilled problem solver, a quick learner ready to pitch in, or someone who enjoys working behind the scenes, you will find your place here.
Every contribution helps us maintain the spaces and systems that allow us to feed thousands of neighbors in need.
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Interpret between food pantry clients and team members. Ensure clients are informed correctly of policies and procedures as well as supporting them in communicating their needs. Translate food bank documents and flyers, nutrition education recipes and other supporting materials.
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Our SNAP volunteers help with a variety of roles in our SNAP Application Assistance program, including outreach to referrals, completing SNAP applications over the phone, and following up with our previous SNAP applicants.
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Looking for a way to gain more experience in the workplace or develop certain skills?
Clark County Food Bank is a great place to grow and challenge yourself in leadership and community service.
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