Volunteer Opportunities

OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP

Regular/Weekly On-Site Volunteer Opportunities:
(Regular on-site volunteers must be at least 15 years-old. Most positions require the ability to lift at least 25 pounds.)

• Front Desk Receptionist – Greet shoppers, answer phones and schedule appointments.

• Client Assistance – Assist and be a friendly presence to individuals as they shop at Bountiful Basket. Great way to meet shoppers as well as fellow volunteers.
• Mobile Food Packing – Help pack mobile food orders. Deliveries made the first and third Tuesday of each month to community residents as well as the second Wednesday of each month to senior apartment buildings.

• Warehouse/Shelf Stocking – Sort and organize incoming donations. Ensure that food shelf shelves remain fully stocked. Break down cardboard boxes and bring to recycling bin.

• Food Rescue – Pick up donated food from local grocery stores in Chaska and Chanhassen. Light lifting required.

   

  To sign up to be a regular Bountiful Basket Food Shelf volunteer, please fill out an application here. Once we receive your application, a staff member will get in touch with you to set up an orientation and get you scheduled!

  Questions? Contact volunteer@bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org

Current One-Time Volunteer Opportunities:
(Please read each event description for age and any other guidelines.)
 

• Thanksgiving Meal Program Distribution: Saturday, November 18. Volunteers needed help with event set up, traffic control, turkey distribution and clean up! Sign up here.

• Questions? Contact patti@bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org

Children and Volunteering:
We understand there are many families with young children, youth groups, sporting teams, clubs, etc. that would like to get their kids involved. While we would love to have them onsite, due to liability and workflow, all regular volunteers must be fifteen or older. The following are some fun and impactful ways to get younger kids involved, get some hands on experience and receive a tour of the food shelf.
 

• Organize a food and/or fund drive at your place of work, congregation, school, etc. Schedule a time, off-hours, to bring your donation. Your group can help sort all items, fill the shelves and receive a tour.

• Host a “Birthday Bag Making Party.” Invite your friends over and make birthday bags! Each bag should contain a cute birthday bag, cake mix, frosting, candles, plates, napkins and a small toy. Schedule a time, off-hours, to bring in your donation and enjoy a group tour.

• Questions? Contact patti@bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org