Community Food Bank serving Folsom, Granite Bay and El Dorado Hills
Community Food Bank serving Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and Granite Bay
How to Volunteer at TLFB
Why Volunteer?
Twin Lakes Food Bank is dependent on volunteers who donate their time to serve our hungry neighbors. We simply cannot do what we do without you. Volunteer opportunities range from one-time, to ongoing, to groups.
“I love the weekly dose of positive emotional energy I receive from my ‘other’ family! It’s a feeling I carry with me throughout the week.”
–Mo, Twin Lakes Volunteer
What You NEED to Know
If you’re interested in volunteering, please read this carefully before applying.
Volunteer Requirements
Hours: Twin Lakes Food Bank volunteer hours are on weekday mornings. Please note that there are not new volunteer opportunities on afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Age: Volunteers must be 16 years or older to volunteer indpendently. Volunteers ages 12-15 must volunteer with a parent or guardian. We cannot accommodate children younger than 12 at this time. Students, please note that the only new volunteer opportunities are during typical school hours. If you are homeschooled or available during the summer, please note that in your profile.
Ability: Volunteer shifts often require volunteers to stand for at least 2 hours. While not required, volunteers may be asked to lift, push, or pull 20+ pounds. Many volunteer positions also involve direct communication with guests in moments of crisis. Please notify staff of any physical or social restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Court-Mandated Hours: At this time, Twin Lakes Food Bank is not able to accommodate court-appointed community service hours.
Group Projects: Group volunteer opportunities are currently limited. Please email Paula (volunteer@twinlakesfoodbank.org) and tell her how many people are in your group as well as the days and times your group is generally available to volunteer. These opportunities are not always available, and a notice of at least 4 weeks is required.
Volunteer Jobs
Once onboarded, volunteers can use CERVIS, our volunteer management system to sign up for many different jobs–from handing out produce to guests, to cleaning out refrigerators behind the scenes. Volunteer jobs include operations, bagging, produce, greeting, registration, warehouse, and garden.
Ready to Volunteer?
To register to volunteer, click the button below. Once you have registered, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to schedule a phone interview and a volunteer orientation session. These 2 steps must be completed before signing up for a volunteer shift. Please note that all open volunteer shifts are episodic. No weekly positions are available at this time.
Already a Volunteer?
If you are currently a registered TLFB Volunteer, visit the page below to log in to your volunteer portal or find the answers to frequently asked questions about CERVIS.
