Volunteer Positions
In addition to regular volunteer duties, the Houston Food Bank offers enhanced opportunities for volunteers that wish to take on leadership roles or participate in off-site events.
Senior Box Distribution is an ongoing project where volunteers are needed to go into the community to a local partner agency with a Houston Food Bank staff driver to deliver senior boxes. Senior boxes are built at one of the Food Bank warehouse locations. Boxes weigh about 30 pounds, and will help feed a senior in our community for about a week. This is a unique opportunity because volunteers are interacting with clients. Complete the form if you are interested.
For further details, please contact Anya Gersib at 713-547-8634 or agersib@houstonfoodbank.org.
IT Support Volunteers
We are looking for a technical volunteer experienced with Windows XP, firewalls, network administration and database systems to assist us with the following:
- Inventory and log equipment and software, including cables, mice, keyboards, printers, projectors, and other equipment. Configure PCs (running Windows XP) to use network services and applications.
- Help users with operating system and application support issues and problems.
We have an ongoing need for this type of volunteer and would welcome your service. We can accommodate a flexible schedule.
For further details, please contact Al Jimenez, Director of IT, at ajimenz@houstonfoodbank.org.
Administrative Volunteers
We are looking for individuals who are able to commit to volunteering at least once a week for a 3 month period of time. These individuals will work alongside HFB staff in a number of positions throughout their volunteer commitment. They will assist with:
- Fundraising mailings Organizing electronic data
- Filing Greeting volunteers
Volunteers must have minimal knowledge of general office protocols and will be trained in multiple clerical and administrative functions.
Sign up for a shift.
For further details, please contact Anya Gersib at 713-547-8634 or agersib@houstonfoodbank.org.
Saturday Team Leaders
Individual volunteers who enjoy organizing, greeting and overseeing volunteer groups. Saturday Team Leaders will undergo a thorough training to become familiar with the Houston Food Bank’s operation, policies and mission.
Saturday Team Leaders are responsible for:
- Greeting all volunteers
- Providing a welcoming atmosphere for volunteers
- Organizing and managing groups of volunteers
- Ensuring volunteers have completed all necessary paperwork
- Assisting warehouse associates with volunteer training and incidents
- Working in collaboration with the Warehouse Department to assign volunteer groups to various work stations
- Provide a welcoming atmosphere for diverse groups of volunteers
Who’s a good fit for being a Saturday Team Leader?
Skills/Abilities:
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of making decisions and giving direction
- Capable of organizing people, groups and talents
- Gather and organize needed paperwork from every volunteer
- Comfortable speaking to large groups
- Excellent people skills and easy to work with
- Agrees to attend Saturday Training
- Looking for reliable, consistent and long-term volunteers
- Can devote a minimum of one Saturday a month
- Can devote working Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
"The Houston Food Bank, through volunteer effort and philanthropy, makes the world a better place by improving the human condition and eliminating hunger and its root causes. Our good work affords people the opportunity to be part of something greater than themselves by investing time, talent and treasure in their fellow man. Volunteer Services is an integral part of our ability to connect people to our mission."
For further details, please contact Anya Gersib at 713-547-8634 or agersib@houstonfoodbank.org.
Peanut Butter Cannery - All 2011 Volunteer Shifts are currently full - Please check back next year
The Houston Food Bank has partnered with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to provide peanut butter to our community. A full shift is four hours long and requires 20 volunteers and a half shift requires 10 volunteers.
FDA Requirements: Try not to wear jewelry or watches as they attract bacteria and can be dangerous near the microwave equipment. It is best to keep these items at home. Please wear comfortable, rubber-soled shoes and bring a sweater or jacket.
Church facility regulations: There is no smoking inside or outside the building, which includes the adjacent properties to the east and west of the complex.
Location
The cannery is located at 16333 Hafer Road, which is near the intersection of I-45 and FM 1960
Send an email to volunteer@houstonfoodbank.org if you're interested!
Bar/Bat Mitzvah with the Food Bank: volunteer or complete your service project!
Send an email to volunteer@houstonfoodbank.org if you're interested!