Community Food Bank serving Folsom, Granite Bay and El Dorado Hills
Community Food Bank serving Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and Granite Bay
Join our Team to Help Build Community and Nourish Lives
ATTENTION: Due to the high number of volunteers, Twin Lakes Food Bank is not accepting new volunteers at this time. Please read the notes below carefully and check back in a few months if you are still interested.
HELP US REACH OUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS
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. Volunteers may help one time only or on an ongoing basis.
If you’re a NEW volunteer candidate, please carefully read the notes below before applying.
Volunteer Requirements
Age: Volunteers must be 16 years or older to volunteer independently. Volunteers ages 12-15 must volunteer with a parent or guardian. We cannot accommodate children younger than 12 years old at this time. If you are a student, please note that we are closed afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Physical: A typical volunteer shift requires volunteers to stand for at least 2 hours. While not required, volunteers may be asked to lift, push, or pull 20+ pounds. Please notify staff of any physical restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Court-Mandated Hours: If you have court-appointed community service hours to complete, please make sure to notify us before signing up for a volunteer shift. If two scheduled shifts are missed, your service will be terminated.
Hours: Twin Lakes Food Bank typical volunteer hours are on weekday mornings. Please note that we are closed afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Volunteer Jobs
Volunteers can 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.
Special Volunteer Opportunities
The following volunteer opportunities can only be signed up for by talking to Amy Brasil. For more information about Special Volunteer Opportunities, please email volunteer@twinlakesfoodbank.org or call 916-345-3228.
Pantry On Wheels (POW): Each week on Thursday mornings, a group of food bank volunteers drives to select senior living facilities in Folsom to distribute food.
Angels On Wheels (AOW): The food bank also has a team of volunteers who deliver to homebound senior residents. Team members must be available Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings to pick up groceries for the seniors when the food bank is open and deliver the food. The AOW volunteers usually team up in groups of 2-3 people, and they generally set their own schedule to pick up and deliver food twice a month.
Maintenance Volunteers: Twin Lakes Food Bank is looking for individuals who are skilled at fixing things and tackling household projects. Regular upkeep and maintenance of our facilities is important as it helps the food bank to run smoothly. Projects may take up to 4 hours per week and the maintenance volunteer can set their own schedule.
FAQs
How do I sign up to volunteer?
For more information please contact Amy at volunteer@twinlakesfoodbank.org or call 916-345-3228. New volunteers please click HERE to register with Twin Lakes Food Bank.
Can I sign up for multiple shifts?
Yes! We encourage volunteers to sign up for shifts in advance so they can ensure their volunteer spot. To sign up for multiple shifts at once view the open volunteer opportunities, click all the dates you’d like, and confirm by clicking the “Register” button.
What if I need to cancel a shift?
You can cancel your shift through your confirmation email, on your volunteer profile, or by contacting the Volunteer Coordinator.
What if I have physical limitations?
A typical volunteer shift requires volunteers to stand for at least 2 hours. While not required, volunteers may be asked to lift, push, or pull 20+ pounds. Please notify staff of any physical restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Can I bring my kids to volunteer with me?
Youth volunteers aged 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult during a volunteer shift. Volunteers aged 16 and up are welcome to come on their own. Unfortunately, we are unable to host those under the age of 12 due to safety concerns.
All volunteers, including kids, need to have a volunteer profile to sign up for shifts. Please see “How can I add a volunteer to my profile?” for more information.
Do you include mentally diverse individuals on your volunteer team at Twin Lakes Food Bank?
Yes, we consider mentally diverse individuals to volunteer on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Amy Brasil directly by calling 916-345-3228 or emailing volunteer@twinlakesfoodbank.org for more information before creating a volunteer profile on CERVIS.
How can I add a volunteer to my profile?
In your volunteer profile, you can click “Add an Additional Volunteer to My Profile” under the Profile Management section. Additional volunteers can be family members or even friends. You should only add volunteers to your profile if you plan to sign them up for shifts, and they will be connected to your email address and password login.
Can I complete court-mandated service hours?
If you have court-appointed community service hours to complete, please make sure to notify us when you sign up for a volunteer shift. If two scheduled shifts are missed, your service will be terminated.
My group would like to volunteer sometime soon. What are your opportunities?
Group volunteer opportunities are currently limited. Please email Amy (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.
For more information about volunteer opportunities please email Amy at volunteer@twinlakesfoodbank.org
ar call 916-345-3228.
New volunteers should click HERE to register with Twin Lakes Food Bank.
Volunteer Liability Waiver click HERE.
