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Flexible Schedule
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Bellevue, WA 98007
Looking for a unique team-building experience for your family, workplace, or friend group as well as a rewarding way to give back to the community? Look no further than our Team Building Volunteer Program to bring your group together in the spirit of teamwork and comradery. You can help ensure that our space is organized and clean to promote our culture of dignity and respect for all our customers. This is a unique opportunity for you and your team to roll up your sleeves and make a difference while having a great time. Join our Team Building Volunteer Program today. Together, we can make a difference and ensure a better future for our community. Volunteer Responsibilities: Work together with your team to clean and organize designated areas of the food bank facility, including the pantry, storage rooms, and refrigerators. Assist with sorting and organizing incoming donations of food and supplies. Follow safety protocols and adhere to food handling guidelines. Represent your group or company in a professional, positive, and efficient manner to enhance community relationships. Requirements: All participants must be 14 years of age or older with adult supervision, or over 18. Participants must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach overhead repeatedly. Able to lift at least 20 pounds is essential in this position. Able to effectively communicate and interact with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Additional Details: All necessary cleaning supplies will be provided. A food bank staff member will be present to provide guidance and support. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the food bank's mission and impact on the community. This volunteer opportunity is available year-round, rain or shine. If your workplace uses Benevity or other matching services, please let us know so that we can maximize the impact of your volunteer hours!
Date Posted: 2024-08-01
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Flexible Schedule
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Bellevue, WA 98007
Organizing a food drive is a wonderful opportunity to bring people together to support Renewal Food Bank. Mobilize your workplace, school, church, family, or other network to host a food drive and inspire your friends and neighbors to participate! Food Drive Details: Contact us about our most pressing current needs, or stick to the basics such as canned meat (fish or chicken), instant noodles, toilet paper, hygiene products, rice, or pasta. Alternatively, you can contribute by donating through our Amazon wishlist or by making a financial contribution via our website or by mail. We extend our sincere gratitude to our neighbors for your exceptional support! Donation Drop Off Times: Mondays 9am-3pm Tuesdays 9am-6pm Wednesdays 9am-1pm If you are considering an alternative time, kindly contact us to coordinate the arrangement. Sign Up: If you're interested in hosting a food drive, please reach out to us at development@renewalfoodbank.org. We'll gladly partner with you to ensure a seamless event.
Date Posted: 2024-08-01
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Flexible Schedule
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Bellevue, WA 98007
Summary: Our shelves, refrigerators, and freezers are stocked by generous donations from our grocery partners, community members, and individual donors. The Shop the Dock program helps to distribute food that is close to the end of its shelf life but can still be used for same-day distributions to people facing hunger. In the past six months alone, we have rescued more than 200,000 pounds of food. With your help, we can rescue even more food from going to the landfill and minimize the negative impact on the environment. This program offers you the opportunity to support our staff in securing critical food resources while learning about our supply chain logistics. As a participant, you will travel to the designated pick-up location for the day, communicate with Renewal Food Bank staff, and decide which groceries to shop, collect, and load. Afterwards, you will return to the food bank to unload, ensuring that we are abundantly stocked with the necessary items for families to take home on the same day. Volunteer Responsibilities: Drive your own vehicle to the pickup location for transporting the rescued food. Communicate with Renewal Food Bank staff regarding the items to shop for. Transport the food back to the food bank in a timely manner. Represent Renewal Food Bank in a professional, positive, and efficient manner. Availability: Monday: 7am-11am Wednesday: 6:30am-9:30am Location: Pick up: Hunger Solution Center, 815 S 96th St, Seattle, WA 98108 Drop off: 15022 NE Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, WA 98007 Requirements: Valid Washington State driver’s license. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach overhead repeatedly. Able to lift at least 40 pounds is essential in this position. Able to effectively communicate and interact with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Please dress comfortably and for a family friendly environment, potentially handling fresh foods that may cause stains. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Additional Details: Inclement Weather Plan: This volunteer position is out in the neighborhood and returns to drop off at the food bank. We go out in all weather that is safe to drive. Please dress for the weather. Sign up: If you're interested in joining this program, please reach out to us at development@renewalfoodbank.org or please sign up through our website.
Date Posted: 2024-08-01
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Flexible Schedule
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Bellevue, WA 98007
Renewal is looking for volunteers to support the operation of the food bank, and to help us pick up the food we provide to our customers. Operational shifts can be before we open to help with organization and cleaning, during operation to help meet customer needs, or you can do it all. We request a once a week commitment on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. We are looking to add up to three volunteers on Mondays and Wednesdays. Finally, if you have skills and would like to help us with organization of items, programming/computer skills/website work, we would love to talk with you about short or long term volunteer opportunities with a flexible schedule. We have many languages spoken by our customers, your language skills would be of particular value. Don't hesitate to reach out!
Date Posted: 2024-08-01
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Renewal Food Bank is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to food rescue and providing food to those experiencing food insecurity. Customers can shop weekly and receive produce, meat, shelf-stable groceries, baby supplies, pet food, and hygiene items. Renewal is a vibrant community space where families and volunteers return week after week. We strive to serve our families’ holistic needs, providing access to food as well as a sense of community and belonging. Reports to: Renewal Food Bank Executive Director Location: Onsite Position Summary The Volunteer Grant Writer will play a crucial role in our fundraising efforts by researching, drafting, and collaborating with the fundraising team to complete grant proposals. We seek to apply to foundations, corporations, and government agencies. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong writing and research skills who can work independently to meet deadlines. Our fundraising team is small and has many other responsibilities, so the ability to work independently and drive projects is critical. Key Responsibilities Researching: Identifying potential grant opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and programs. Proposal Writing: Writing compelling grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documents. Collaborating: Working closely with the Executive Director, Development Manager, and other team members to gather necessary information for proposals and ensure timely submission. Qualifications Experience: Previous experience in nonprofit grant writing or a related field is required Writing Skills: Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive and clear grant proposals. Research Skills: Strong research abilities to identify potential funding sources and gather relevant information for proposals. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all grant-related documents. Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Passion: A strong commitment to the mission of Renewal Food Bank. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and familiarity with grant management software (if applicable). Benefits Gain valuable experience in grant writing and nonprofit fundraising. Contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact in the community. Flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely. Build a network of professionals in the nonprofit sector. How to Apply If you are passionate about Renewal’s mission and have the skills to help us secure the funding we need, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in this volunteer opportunity to director@renewalfoodbank.org Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BIPOC/LGBTQ/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: 2024-08-27