Volunteer
**Policy Update: As of July 1, 2010, CEFS will no longer accept volunteers under the age of 18. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding and we look forward to working with you.
Volunteers are a crucial part of every program at the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. The dedicated hearts and hands of the community help us complete the countless tasks that go into feeding more than 12,000 people every year. This introductory packet explains our mission, programs, the people we serve, what we expect from volunteers, and ways you can help. As a Food Shelf volunteer, you’ll experience endless opportunities to learn, grow, and play a rewarding role in addressing hunger in your neighborhood.
How to become a volunteer at the Food Shelf
- Read your volunteer packet thoroughly and decide whether or not the Food Shelf is a good match for your values.
- If you have a court-ordered community service obligation, please sign up at the Food Shelf on Fridays from 2pm-3pm.
- Tell us about yourself by filling out the application provided in this bundle.
- Schedule an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator. This allows us to get to know you better, answer
any questions you have, show you around, and schedule your first volunteer shift. - When you arrive to volunteer, a program coordinator will introduce you to the staff and volunteers you’ll
be working with and provide training for your assigned tasks. - Contact the Volunteer Coordinator each week to schedule your shifts.
Questions? Please call us at (802) 658-7939 for more information.
Here are some of the things you could do as a Food Shelf volunteer:
- unload donations as they’re delivered
- stock the warehouse shelves
- prep food in the soup kitchen
- help clients select their groceries
- deliver groceries to homebound clients
- pick up donations
- and much more!