VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are crucial to achieving our mission and supporting our neighbors in need. As a 90% volunteer-based organization, we depend on our community to support our neighbors in need. We always have shopper-facing and behind-the-scenes volunteer opportunities available. Your time, energy, and talents will be greatly appreciated. Please consider volunteering.
NEW VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
We currently do not have any weekday morning volunteer needs at either location. Our biggest needs are during the following shopping shifts:
Mondays 3:30p-7p – Watertown
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30p-7p – Waconia
Saturdays 8:30a-12p – Waconia
THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS YOU CAN HELP US!
Shopper Facing (Shopping) Shifts
Do you have a welcoming smile and an open heart? During our open hours, Leads, Regular Volunteers, and High School Volunteers guide our shoppers and keep the shelves full. (We’re also looking for volunteers who are conversationally fluent in Spanish.) High School Volunteers should be at least 16 years old and commit to volunteering for at least three months.
.**No morning shift needs at this time
**Mondays 3:30p-7p at Watertown and Saturdays 8:30a-12p at Waconia are our biggest needs
Special Events and Programs
From time to time, we need volunteers to assist us during fundraising or other events.
Mobile Grocery Delivery Program
Drivers and a Packing Crew make it possible to deliver groceries to homebound shoppers or those with transportation challenges.
Occurs 2nd Wednesday of the month 4p-6p
Food Rescue Team
Drivers and a Receiving Team help us collect donation items from grocery and convenience stores in the area. A variety of days are available.
Second Harvest Receiving Team
Volunteers who are able to lift up to 50 pounds help us unload pallets of food from Second Harvest Heartland.
Occurs every Wednesday 7a-8:30a at Waconia
Occurs every other Tuesday 10:30a-11:30a at Watertown
Cleaning Team
Individual or group volunteers conduct a weekly cleaning and restocking of the shelves on the shopping floor. (Waconia only)
Organization Ambassador
Outgoing and energetic people are needed to represent us at community events, promoting donations and volunteering and encouraging people with a need to get our services.
Administration
Occasionally, we need help with filing, data entry, record keeping, and other administrative tasks.