VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Lend a Hand, Make a Difference

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

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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. 

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New Volunteer Application

Special Events and Programs

Adults and kids working together packing boxes at the food shelf

From time to time, we need volunteers to assist us during fundraising or other events. 

New Volunteer Application

Mobile Grocery Delivery Program

Drivers and a Packing Crew make it possible to deliver groceries to homebound shoppers or those with transportation challenges.

New Volunteer Application

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. 

New Volunteer Application

Second Harvest Receiving Team

Volunteers who are able to lift up to 50 pounds help us unload pallets of food from Second Harvest Heartland.

New Volunteer Application

Cleaning Team

Inside the store at Gather & Grow Waconia Food Shelf

Individual or group volunteers conduct a weekly cleaning and restocking of the shelves on the shopping floor. (Waconia only)

New Volunteer Application

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. 

New Volunteer Application

Administration

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Occasionally, we need help with filing, data entry, record keeping, and other administrative tasks.

New Volunteer Application

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