Volunteer Opportunities
COVID-19 NOTICE: To ensure your safety and that of other volunteers, staff and the community, please review the following questions.
- - Have you traveled outside of the United States in the last 14 days, including a cruise to any destination?
- - Have you experienced any respiratory symptoms such as congestion, cough, sore throat or fever in the last 72 hours?
- - Have you had any contact with someone who has recently been tested for novel coronavirus or is under investigation for novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we ask that you refrain from volunteering for at least 14 days.
About VolunteeringAre you a Wednesday Warrior? Or perhaps a Monday Magic-Maker? If you have free time during the week, Tri-State Food Bank needs you! Below we've provided answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
What are your volunteering days and hours?
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Do I need to be there for the entire duration of the volunteer shift?
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No, but for our scheduling purposes we do ask that you commit to at least 90 minutes of volunteer work.
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What are the age requirements for volunteers?
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Volunteers ages 8-14 must have a parent or guardian present.
Volunteers ages 15-17 must have written consent from a parent or guardian. |
What will I be doing?
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We have a variety of volunteer activities available!
Weekend Backpack Program: Staff and volunteers pack child-friendly food items such as cereal, fruit cups, shelf-stable milk, and more into plastic bags during months school is in session. These bags then go to schools and agencies who disburse them to children at the end of each week. A great opportunity for groups! Sorting and Labeling Food Items: Outside food donations from local businesses & food drives must be inspected, sorted, and repackaged for distribution. Food for Seniors: A federal program provides food to seniors who need assistance. Volunteers are needed to pack food boxes each month. Volunteer “Blitzes”: Typically the first and third Saturdays of each month, excluding holidays, are our Volunteer Blitz days. Events vary - volunteers could be assembling BackPacks, boxing senior meals, labeling "shiners", or various other activities, depending on what needs to be done! Volunteer Blitzes are from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. For a current list of volunteer openings and Volunteer Blitz dates, check out our SignUp page here. General Cleaning: It’s important that our facility maintain a high level of cleanliness – it keeps the food safe! Sweeping, mopping, dusting and emptying trash are extremely important jobs in both our warehouse and office building. Office: Occasionally there is a need for help with bulk mailing, data entry, filing and special projects such as folding mail and stuffing envelopes for mailing. Special Events: We have special events throughout the year (outside of office hours) that require volunteer help such as food drives, the annual Mac & Cheese Festival, our Christmas Giveaway, Ham & Turkey drives, the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, and many more! |
How do I sign up?
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Sign up online HERE
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Urgent Volunteer Needs
Volunteer Activity: ALL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Location: Tri-State Food Bank
801 E. Michigan Street, Evansville, IN 47711
Volunteer Activity: PACKING MEAL BOXES for SENIOR CITIZENS (Saturday Volunteer Blitz)
Date: Saturday, April 4th
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tri-State Food Bank
801 E. Michigan Street, Evansville, IN 47711
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Location: Tri-State Food Bank
801 E. Michigan Street, Evansville, IN 47711
Volunteer Activity: PACKING MEAL BOXES for SENIOR CITIZENS (Saturday Volunteer Blitz)
Date: Saturday, April 4th
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tri-State Food Bank
801 E. Michigan Street, Evansville, IN 47711
Sign up Now
For a current list of all volunteer opportunities, click HERE or below on the SignUp.com logo.
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Questions?
Please contact Mardi in the Development Office at 812-425-0775 or devcoordinator@tristatefoodbank.org
Need Volunteer Hours Tracked?
Contact Kimberly Thomas @ 812-303-3585.
Important Information for Your Volunteer Day
1. Closed-toed shoes are required for everyone in the volunteer warehouse (no flip-flops or sandals).
2. Parking is available in the back of the main office building.
3. Enter through the front door of the main office building and check-in at the second desk to the right.
4. Neither food nor beverages are allowed in the warehouse.
5. For additional volunteer guidelines please see the downloadable Volunteer Application below.
For groups larger than five people call or email Mardi File in the Development Office at 812-425-0775 x 314 or devcoordinator@tristatefoodbank.org.
2. Parking is available in the back of the main office building.
3. Enter through the front door of the main office building and check-in at the second desk to the right.
4. Neither food nor beverages are allowed in the warehouse.
5. For additional volunteer guidelines please see the downloadable Volunteer Application below.
For groups larger than five people call or email Mardi File in the Development Office at 812-425-0775 x 314 or devcoordinator@tristatefoodbank.org.
Download your volunteer application here.
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