Groups and individuals are invited to volunteer for Quality Control (QC) at Tarrant Area Food Bank - West's distribution center (Parker County), where donated food products are sorted, inspected and repacked for distribution to a network of partner organizations in a 7-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
- 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.
Closed toe shoes are required.
Minimum Age and Chaperones:
Individuals as young as 12 years old and 55 inches tall may volunteer in QC. Children ages 12-13 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.
