Opportunities From: Tarrant Area Food Bank

 

This opportunity is to work off your hours towards Court Ordered/Lawyer Referred Community Service.  Once you have completed the mandatory orientation you will be able to continue with this volunteer opportunity.

 You must complete or application process before you begin. If you have not please

As you work off your hours with us, you will be considered a "Volunteer" of TAFB. Volunteer roles can include, but are not limited to:

Sorting, cans, grocery items and packaged meats Preparing boxes  Manual pallet jack operating Sweeping/Mopping Pallet wrapping using shrink wrap Taking cardboard to onsite compactor

Unless other arrangements are made, volunteers should be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 30-40 pounds.

 Thank you for choosing TAFB to complete your Community Service.

We invite both groups and individuals to participate in volunteer opportunities for Quality Control (QC) at the Tarrant Area Food Bank's distribution center. This center plays a crucial role in sorting, inspecting, and repacking donated food products, which are then distributed to partner organizations across a 13-county area. The impact of Quality Control volunteers is significant, as they contribute to ensuring that our neighbors in need receive safe and high-quality food.

If you are wanting to volunteer with a group over 20, please fill out our group volunteer interest form. Your submission to the form does not confirm your spot until you have connected with a member of our team through the form.

Volunteer responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Sorting cans, grocery items, and packaged meats Preparing boxes Operating manual pallet jacks Sweeping and mopping Pallet wrapping using shrink wrap Transporting cardboard to the onsite compactor

Unless alternative arrangements are made, volunteers should be capable of standing for extended periods and lifting weights ranging from 30 to 40 pounds.

Minimum Age and Chaperone Guidelines:

Individuals as young as 12 years old and 55 inches tall are eligible to volunteer in QC. For children aged 12-13, one adult chaperone is required for every 1 to 3 children volunteering. Youth aged 14-15 require one adult chaperone for every 1 to 10 volunteers. Tarrant Area Food Bank prioritizes the safety of all volunteers, and therefore, there are no exceptions to these chaperone guidelines.

Join us for a spooktacular day of service! Volunteers will help sort, pack, and prepare food donations to support neighbors in need — all while enjoying a festive Halloween atmosphere.

Get ready for:

A costume contest with prizes, including tickets to Six Flags!

Halloween-themed drinks and snacks

A pumpkin decorating activity

Fun, hands-on volunteering that makes a real difference in our community

We encourage everyone to dress up in costume to be entered into the contest. It’s a fantastic way for families, friends, and volunteers of all ages to give back, have fun, and celebrate the season together.

We invite both groups and individuals to participate in volunteer opportunities for Quality Control (QC) at the Tarrant Area Food Bank's distribution center. This center plays a crucial role in sorting, inspecting, and repacking donated food products, which are then distributed to partner organizations across a 13-county area. The impact of Quality Control volunteers is significant, as they contribute to ensuring that our neighbors in need receive safe and high-quality food.

If you are wanting to volunteer with a group over 20, please fill out our group volunteer interest form. Your submission to the form does not confirm your spot until you have connected with a member of our team through the form.

Volunteer responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Sorting cans, grocery items, and packaged meats Preparing boxes Operating manual pallet jacks Sweeping and mopping Pallet wrapping using shrink wrap Transporting cardboard to the onsite compactor

Unless alternative arrangements are made, volunteers should be capable of standing for extended periods and lifting weights ranging from 30 to 40 pounds.

Minimum Age and Chaperone Guidelines:

Individuals as young as 12 years old and 55 inches tall are eligible to volunteer in QC. For children aged 12-13, one adult chaperone is required for every 1 to 3 children volunteering. Youth aged 14-15 require one adult chaperone for every 1 to 10 volunteers. Tarrant Area Food Bank prioritizes the safety of all volunteers, and therefore, there are no exceptions to these chaperone guidelines.

Join us for family days at TAFB! Groups and individuals are invited to volunteer for Quality Control (QC) at Tarrant Area Food Bank's distribution center, where donated food products are sorted, inspected and repacked for distribution to a network of partner organizations in a 13-county area. Volunteers in Quality Control make a BIG impact by helping to ensure that our neighbors in need receive safe, quality food.

Volunteer roles can include, but are not limited to:

Sorting cans, grocery items and packaged meats Preparing boxes 

Unless other arrangements are made, volunteers should be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Minimum Age, Height and Chaperones:

Individuals as young as 8 years old and 55 inches tall may volunteer in QC. Children ages 8-13 require one adult chaperone for every 1 to 3 children volunteering. Kids ages 14-15 years old require one adult chaperone for every 1 to 10 youth. Because Tarrant Area Food Bank is concerned about the safety of all volunteers, there are no exceptions to this policy.