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Volunteer Opportunities

Food Distribution to support our Community

We are looking for volunteers to assist us with all tasks pertaining to our Drive-up & Walk-up Food Giveaway. Volunteers must be able to lift 20 – 30lbs, be able to stand up for the entire shift, and be able to participate during the entire shift. Dress code is professional and comfortable. Volunteer registration for each shift is 72 hours. Tasks may include: Unloading and sorting delivery, organizing, sorting out food to Freezers, Refrigerators and Storage; Assembling food boxes and loading food boxes in vehicles; Help process vehicles and collect household information from clients; and Assist with traffic control to ensure the distribution runs smoothly. Please note: The sorting and assembly is at the church location 3041 65th St Sacramento, Ca 95820. The distribution site is right behind the church building at 3004 Redding Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820. Additional dates are available, please email us at tpsfministry@yahoo.com to sign up!

Sacramento, CA

7 spots available on

1/7/25 3:00 PM+More

Volunteer with South Sacramento Christian Center Food Distribution

South Sacramento Christian Center is still actively distributing food every Saturday and we're seeking volunteers to help us prepare groceries. If you are interested in helping in any of the areas listed below, please look at the task descriptions and choose from any of the dates and times that work best for you. Be sure to leave your contact information so someone can respond to your inquiry. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon! (January 01, 2025). As a volunteer in the food distribution center, your duties on Fridays will include (1) assembling bags (or boxes) of groceries, (2) light lifting (up to 10 lbs), (3) cleanup (sweeping, cleaning/sanitizing frequently used areas), and recycling (cardboard boxes). You may be asked to assist in any of the areas mentioned during your shift, so flexibility is preferred. On Saturday morning, you may be asked to assist with: (1) controlling the flow of traffic in the drive-thru (2) putting groceries in people's cars for them when they pull up (3) making more grocery bags (or boxes), and (4) resupplying/runner (keeping the drive-thru stocked with inventory) NEW: Got community service? Yes, we can help you with that! Whether you are a student needing to complete hours for high school or college or if it's a requirement from the County Sheriff's Office, and you meet our requirements, we may be able to help you. Please bring any/all paperwork needed when you volunteer. (Updated January 28, 2024) STAY HEALTHY: If you feel ill or under the weather, we kindly ask that you reconsider volunteering and stay home. But feel free to contact us again once you are feeling better. IMPORTANT! Due to the stay-home orders being lifted, we no longer provide delivery service and we are no longer recruiting delivery drivers (Updated 09/24/2022) CAUTION! We encourage you to please leave small children at home when you come to volunteer. During the giveaway, we have many moving parts and heavy equipment on the premises. Our age range for kids to volunteer is ages 12 years and up. (updated January 28, 2024)

Sacramento, CA

37 spots available on

1/10/25 10:00 AM+More

Citrus Heights Food Closet Opportunity to Serve

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry is seeking volunteers to help with our daily (M-F) food distribution. We have operated as a non-profit food closet for over 40 years in the northeastern Sacramento County area. Available Volunteer Opportunities** (Please DO NOT sign up for more than ONE shift per day) If you need to volunteer for a time not listed, please text 916-287-1358 to inquire about the availability of the specific day and time you would like to volunteer. The food closet is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm (volunteer opportunities), 11:00am-1:30pm (food distribution) or until we run out of food, whichever comes first. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Full Day Shift) Bagging food, stocking shelves, sorting food, loading food into client's vehicles, cleaning after distribution 8:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m.. (AM Shift) Set-up, bagging food, processing donations, sorting food, stocking shelves 10:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (PM Shift) Loading food into client's vehicles, bagging food, sorting food, directing traffic, checking in clients, clean-up If you are a new volunteer, to the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry, please complete the Volunteer Application and schedule yourself to work one of the shifts listed below. For additional information regarding the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry and our volunteer opportunities please visit our website at www.sunrisechristianfoodministry.org and watch this short video on YouTube. WEDNESDAY EVENING 4:30p.m.-6:30 p.m. **IF YOU WISH TO TRACK YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS THROUGH HANDS ON SACRAMENTO, PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN-IN/OUT ON-SITE BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR SHIFT AS WELL AS UPDATE YOUR HANDS ON SACRAMENTO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL HOURS YOU VOLUNTEERED, IF IT IS DIFFERENT THAN THE HOURS LISTED FOR THE SHIFT. THE SUNRISE CHRISTIAN FOOD MINISTRY WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO VERIFY THAT YOU ATTENDED YOUR SHIFT IF YOU SIGN-IN/OUT.

Citrus Heights, CA

1 spot available on

1/13/25 8:30 AM+More

(TC) Midtown HART (Homeless Assistance Resource Team) Respite Center

Midtown Homeless Assistance Resource Team (Midtown HART) organizes the Respite Center for unhoused and unsheltered neighbors in the Midtown, Sacramento area. The Respite Center's purpose is to offer a place of rest and respite for neighbors experiencing homelessness while providing hospitality, refreshments and lunch bags, donated clothing and survival supplies, outlets to charge phones, access to bathrooms, and sometimes the opportunity to meet with service providers. ​Volunteer duties: checking in guests, serving coffee and food, facilitating donated clothing and supplies, maintaining bathrooms, and setting up/cleaning up the space. Times & Locations: ​The Respite Center is currently open from 9:30 A.M - 12:30 P.M every Friday. The Respite Center is at Trinity Cathedral (2620 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento CA 95816). Entrance is through the red door in the alleyway behind Capitol Ave. Volunteer shifts are from 8:45 to 12:45, however, we are flexible and appreciative of any and all of our volunteer's time. Most shifts end between 12:30-12:45pm.

Sacramento, CA

1 spot available on

5/9/25 8:45 AM+More

(StJ) Midtown HART (Homeless Assistance Resource Team) Respite Center

Midtown Homeless Assistance Resource Team (Midtown HART) organizes the Respite Center for unhoused and unsheltered neighbors in the Midtown, Sacramento area. The Respite Center's purpose is to offer a place of rest and respite for neighbors experiencing homelessness while providing hospitality, refreshments and lunch bags, donated clothing and survival supplies, outlets to charge phones, access to bathrooms, and sometimes to meet with service providers. ​Volunteer duties: checking in guests, serving coffee and food, facilitating donated clothing and supplies, maintaining bathrooms, and setting up/cleaning up the space. Times & Locations: ​The Respite Center is currently open from 9:30 A.M - 12:30 P.M every Tuesday. On Tuesdays, the Respite Center is at St. John's Lutheran Church (1701 L St, Sacramento, CA 95811). Volunteer shifts are from 8:45 to 12:45, however, we are flexible and appreciative of any and all of our volunteer's time. Most shifts end between 12:30-12:45pm.

Sacramento, CA

1 spot available on

3/4/25 8:45 AM+More

Hospice Volunteers Needed!

As a Hospice volunteer, you have the opportunity to create joy! Become a part of the patient's holistic team--Doctor, RN, Chaplain, Social Worker, and Music Therapist, and You! Never volunteered before? Brookdale Hospice volunteers receive special training so you are ready to provide support to hospice patients and their families. Whether it is just sitting bedside with the patient, listening to music, watching tv, or holding their hand and physically being there for them, will help put the patient at ease and keep them from feeling alone during their last days. Good Match for: Teens Students in Gerontology, Health Science, Kinesiology, Social Work, Nursing, Counseling, Case Management, and all fields of study involving Customer Service. 55+ age group Heart to serve with compassionate care Serious interested partied only, please. Gail Wiselogel, Volunteer Service Coordinator Email: gwiselogel@brookdale.com Mobile: 916-614-9517

Sacramento, CA

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