Volunteers assist staff members with various clerical tasks including data entry, filing, phone calls, mass mailings and other clerical tasks as needed. Volunteers should have basic computer knowledge and good clerical skills. Minimum age: 18 years old. Nutrition Volunteer: Volunteers are needed to assist the FTH Kitchen team with various materials and marketing in the community. Knowledge of topics related to nutrition is helpful, but not required. Minimum age: 18 years old.

Volunteer Guidelines & Procedures

All volunteers must SIGN IN & SIGN OUT. Please also include your assigned task on the sign-in sheet (example sheet at the end of this document). All volunteers must wear sleeved shirts (no tank tops) and closed toed shoes. Long hair should be tied back or a hat worn. Please leave purses, jewelry and other valuables at home or locked in a safe place. The FTH-SL will not be responsible for any missing items. No one under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be permitted to volunteer. Sexual harassment, violence, harassing behavior, or offensive speech will not be tolerated. Volunteers under the age of 16 are only accepted by special arrangement with the Volunteer Coordinator and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Individuals will be accepted as volunteers at the discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator. All volunteer time must be scheduled. For efficiency and safety reasons, we do not accept walk-in volunteers. You may schedule your volunteer time in person with the Volunteer Coordinator, over the phone or via email. Participation as a volunteer at the FTH-SL office or Soup Kitchen is completely voluntary. Volunteers may not hold the FTH-SL responsible for any accidents or injury.

Safety Policies & Procedures

No running, smoking. Horseplay, climbing on the equipment or shelving is prohibited and may result in dismissal. All accidents and injuries must be reported immediately to the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteers must wash their hands before and after handling food items and after visiting the restroom. Volunteers must observe good housekeeping habits. Please report any safety hazards you see immediately to the Volunteer Coordinator. Use proper lifting techniques: when lifting heavy objects; use your legs to push upwards, keep your back straight and your body balanced.