Extended Hands
Food Bank
Ready to vOLUNTEER?
Follow these steps to come on board!
Step 1: All Volunteers must print, sign and turn in this waiver before volunteering at Extended Hands Food Bank. Minors must have page 3 completed.
DOWNLOAD volunteer Paperwork HERe​​​​​
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Step 2: All Volunteers Must Have Their Food Handlers License
Click this link to take the course:
https://www.azfoodhandlers.com/eFoodMainReg
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​​Step 3: Read through all the different positions and fill out the volunteer application below and we will be in contact within 24 hours!
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Receptionist:
Involved Client admissions, screening, and some computer skills.
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Warehouse:
Involves sorting, packing, and delivering food items to the client's vehicle via the back door.
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Food Pickup:
Able to lift upwards to 50lbs. Involves morning work, starting at 6:45am for up to 2 hours. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. You do not need to volunteer all 3 days. We pick up from Fry's Food Store, Bashas, Safeway, Target in Fountain Hills. Exclusively, on Monday's, we also pick up from stores in Scottsdale! For more information about truck driving contact Leslie at (480)579-7114!
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Truck Unloading:
Only needed on Tuesday morning from 8am-9:30am
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​Group Volunteering (4-10 Volunteers): Tuesday/Saturday 8:15am-11:00am
This is an opportunity for groups, clubs, churches, organizations, corporations, etc to bring their team in and do a fun activity! These volunteers will be packing bags and boxes of non-perishables for our neighbors! As well as other maintenance jobs such as sorting canned/boxed goods! This will take place in our newest unit #8! Come bring your friends/family/coworkers and help us organize and assemble our monthly boxes and bags!
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​Step 4: After filling out our volunteer application please read through the FAQ (found at the bottom of the page) to learn more about us as well as our guidelines and requests!
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We're so excited to meet you and work with you in the future! -Allyson Iverson (Assisant Director)​​​​
Volunteers without an application will not be considered. For any other questions please email volunteer@ehfb.org
FAQ:
What is a Food Bank Volunteer?
Volunteers give generously of their time, raising awareness of the realities of hunger and poverty. Volunteers are essential to Food Bank operations, supporting the organization in sorting, boxing and bagging food, as well as providing administrative and fundraising support.
Who may volunteer?
Volunteering is perfect for individuals, families and groups. Clubs, associations, sororities, and fraternities can increase their community presence through volunteering while meeting philanthropic objectives. We also encourage clubs and restaurants to host food drives!
May groups volunteer?
We are proud to announce we will be able to host groups of up to 8 people every other Saturday of each month! The main focus will be packing boxes and bags for distribution! If you wish to schedule your group please get in touch with us at (480)837-0303!
May children volunteer?
Young people are welcome at the Food Bank to volunteer with a family member. Please review the following supervision guidelines:
Ages 6 to 15: Must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Above 16 years of age: An adult chaperone is not required.
May students conduct a field trip to tour & volunteer at the Food Bank?
Junior High and High School students are welcome! Volunteerism teaches civic duty and respect while developing leadership skills.
When may I volunteer?
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year. Hunger is an ongoing issue that never takes a holiday, so the Food Bank is in need of volunteers year round. As of right now, we are in need of more volunteers during summertime!
What should I wear?
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes. Closed-toe shoes are required; sandals are not allowed. Please wear appropriate shorts, jeans and tee shirts (i.e. no spaghetti straps or tank tops).