Become A Volunteer

Love greeting people and keeping things running on time? This one’s for you. As a Clothing Center Appointment Attendant, you’re the first friendly face guests see as they arrive for their appointment. You’ll be set up in our lobby just outside the Clothing Center door, where you’ll welcome guests as they arrive, get them checked […]

Thrive on variety? This one’s for you. As a Volunteer-at-Large, you bring flexibility, reliability, and heart to wherever we need you most. You might be welcoming guests in the Food Pantry, assisting with shopping or check-out, helping distribute food items, receiving, sorting, and stocking donations, or supporting guests in the Clothing Center. Staff will let […]

Kindly hand out meat selections, dairy items, and eggs to food pantry guests.

Be part of a team that provides a dignified and respectful shopping experience for guests accessing WayForward’s Food Pantry or Clothing Center by: Warmly greeting guests Registering new guests or checking in returning guests Being comfortable and proficient with computers and basic office equipment Assist the Food Security Managers with miscellaneous administrative tasks to create […]

You can help make it possible for WayForward to have an incoming supply of food and clothing for guests. As a Donation Specialist you will: Warmly greet food or clothing donors at the Distribution Center and follow established messaging and procedures Help donors fill out a donation slip and make sure the information is complete […]

Be part of a team that provides a dignified and respectful shopping experience for guests accessing WayForward’s food pantry when you: Greet guests warmly as they complete their shopping Offer limited personal care products, if available Record food weights for each guest using a touch screen monitor Keep your work station clean and organized throughout […]

Not everyone who needs groceries is able to make it to our Food Pantry. For neighbors facing mobility challenges, lack of transportation, or other barriers, WayForward volunteer drivers bring groceries directly to their door. But before those deliveries can happen, someone has to pack them – and that’s where you come in.  Join us every […]

Be part of a team that provides a dignified and respectful shopping experience for our guests. Responsibilities include: Sort and stock food donations during open pantry hours Provide shopping assistance to pantry guests, if requested The ideal volunteer will be available for a minimum of one weekly volunteer shift for at least 3 months. Of […]

Be part of a team that provides a dignified and respectful shopping experience for guests accessing WayForward’s food pantry by: Warmly welcoming food pantry guests, explaining the pantry flow, and offering assistance, as needed Assist with other food pantry tasks, as needed and as time allows The ideal volunteer will be available for a minimum […]

The response to our volunteer opportunities has been incredible — and we are so grateful! We’re actively working through a wonderful wave of interest and making sure every person finds the right fit with us. While we connect current respondents with their opportunities, we invite you to join our Volunteer Interest Community — a way […]