About
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Volunteer Department functions on a needs-basis for our distribution program. As needs change and evolve on an almost daily occasion, the Volunteer Department assists the Food Bank in any area of need. Volunteers who sign for this position are offering any assistance that the Volunteer Department needs.
For these events listed below, we cannot promise the planned activities will be accurate for the events of the day as we operate on a needs-basis for our programs and other departments. If a more urgent need is raised for a different program or department, volunteers will assist the Volunteer Department staff to provide support where needed.
As a reminder, we do not offer court-mandated community service hours for volunteer work.
First-time volunteers should always review our Volunteer Page to review any updates and Covid-19 regulations, as well as to read through our Volunteer Handbook, which covers instructions for events, dress code, programs, and submit our New Volunteer Survey. This event is not open to those ages 16 and younger.
If you are looking to donate to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, please click here.
Volunteers must wear close-toed shoes at all volunteer events and follow the dress code, listed in our Volunteer Handbook. Volunteers not in dress-code will not be designated hours or permitted to volunteer.
FIRST-TIME VOLUNTEERS: PLEASE FINISH OUR "NEW VOLUNTEER SURVEY" AND REVIEW OUR VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK BEFORE ATTENDING EVENTS.
Our Athens facility is located at 861 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, 30607.
Shifts (119)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagging Event | 9:30am (ET) | 11:30am (ET) | As bagging events are dependent on needs for programs, volunteers in this event may assist with either bagging for our senior food assistance program, shelf stable goods for a mobile pantry distribution, or even possibly bagging produce for an upcoming event if needed. Food Bank staff will ensure all necessary... | 0/10 | Over |
| Bagging Event | 2:30pm (ET) | 4:00pm (ET) | As bagging events are dependent on needs for programs, volunteers in this event may assist with either bagging for our senior food assistance program, shelf stable goods for a mobile pantry distribution, or even possibly bagging produce for an upcoming event if needed. Food Bank staff will ensure all necessary... | 1/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagging Event | 1:30pm (ET) | 3:30pm (ET) | As bagging events are dependent on needs for programs, volunteers in this event may assist with either bagging for our senior food assistance program, shelf stable goods for a mobile pantry distribution, or even possibly bagging produce for an upcoming event if needed. Food Bank staff will ensure all necessary... | 6/10 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagging Event | 1:30pm (ET) | 3:30pm (ET) | As bagging events are dependent on needs for programs, volunteers in this event may assist with either bagging for our senior food assistance program, shelf stable goods for a mobile pantry distribution, or even possibly bagging produce for an upcoming event if needed. Food Bank staff will ensure all necessary... | 1/10 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning and Sanitation | 9:30am (ET) | 11:30am (ET) | Volunteers in this shift will be responsible for assisting cleaning in and around the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. This shift is important for Food Bank functions as it keeps our facility properly sanitized each month. Volunteer responsibilities including dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning glass windows and doors, perimeter checks... | 2/5 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagging Event | 10:30am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | As bagging events are dependent on needs for programs, volunteers in this event may assist with either bagging for our senior food assistance program, shelf stable goods for a mobile pantry distribution, or even possibly bagging produce for an upcoming event if needed. Food Bank staff will ensure all necessary... | 3/10 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagging Event | 10:30am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | As bagging events are dependent on needs for programs, volunteers in this event may assist with either bagging for our senior food assistance program, shelf stable goods for a mobile pantry distribution, or even possibly bagging produce for an upcoming event if needed. Food Bank staff will ensure all necessary... | 5/10 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagging Event | 10:00am (ET) | 12:00pm (ET) | As bagging events are dependent on needs for programs, volunteers in this event may assist with either bagging for our senior food assistance program, shelf stable goods for a mobile pantry distribution, or even possibly bagging produce for an upcoming event if needed. Food Bank staff will ensure all necessary... | 4/5 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagging Event | 2:00pm (ET) | 3:00pm (ET) | As bagging events are dependent on needs for programs, volunteers in this event may assist with either bagging for our senior food assistance program, shelf stable goods for a mobile pantry distribution, or even possibly bagging produce for an upcoming event if needed. Food Bank staff will ensure all necessary... | 3/8 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagging Event | 2:30pm (ET) | 3:30pm (ET) | As bagging events are dependent on needs for programs, volunteers in this event may assist with either bagging for our senior food assistance program, shelf stable goods for a mobile pantry distribution, or even possibly bagging produce for an upcoming event if needed. Food Bank staff will ensure all necessary... | 8/10 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagging Event | 9:30am (ET) | 11:30am (ET) | 4/4 | Over |
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