Opportunities From: North Helpline

North Helpline’s Annual Benefit Dinner needs volunteers! Join us at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, WA to make Polaris an inspiring fundraising event. Volunteers receive a complimentary ticket & dinner!

This shift involves recording paddle numbers or bid spotters and assisting in processing payments as folks getting ready to leave. Folks that did check-in are encouraged to do this one as well.

*If this is your first shift please arrive 15 minutes before the shift start time to be briefed on using our tracking database.

This role is crucial in helping us meet the needs of our community with compassion and respect. Multi-lingual individuals are encouraged to volunteer, although this is not a requirement.

The Check-in volunteers will be tasked with calling numbers for the waiting guests, using their membership card to check them into the food bank, and directing them to the appropriate food line.

This volunteer role involves using our online database to track visits and additional items. You will work alongside a "Hygiene Runner" who will assist in retrieving any additional client needs such as diapers, pet food, menstrual products, and 'No-Cook' bags for people experiencing homelessness.

We are currently checking-in neighbors outdoors in an outdoor, non-climate-controlled area so recommend dressing appropriately.

Additional duties include:

*If this is your first shift please arrive 15 minutes before the shift start time to be briefed on using our tracking database.

This role is crucial in helping us meet the needs of our community with compassion and respect. Multi-lingual individuals are encouraged to volunteer, although this is not a requirement.

The Check-in volunteers will be tasked with calling numbers for the waiting guests, using their membership card to check them into the food bank, and directing them to the appropriate food line.

This volunteer role involves using our online database to track visits and additional items. You will work alongside a "Hygiene Runner" who will assist in retrieving any additional client needs such as diapers, pet food, menstrual products, and 'No-Cook' bags for people experiencing homelessness.

We are currently checking-in neighbors outdoors in an outdoor, non-climate-controlled area so recommend dressing appropriately.

Additional duties include:

*If this is your first shift please arrive 15 minutes before the shift start time to be briefed on using our tracking database.

This role is crucial in helping us meet the needs of our community with compassion and respect. Multi-lingual individuals are encouraged to volunteer, although this is not a requirement.

The Check-in volunteers will be tasked with calling numbers for the waiting guests, using their membership card to check them into the food bank, and directing them to the appropriate food line.

This volunteer role involves using our online database to track visits and additional items. You will work alongside a "Hygiene Runner" who will assist in retrieving any additional client needs such as diapers, pet food, menstrual products, and 'No-Cook' bags for people experiencing homelessness.

We are currently checking-in neighbors outdoors in an outdoor, non-climate-controlled area so recommend dressing appropriately.

Additional duties include:

North Helpline’s Annual Benefit Dinner needs volunteers! Join us at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, WA to make Polaris an inspiring fundraising event. Volunteers receive a complimentary ticket & dinner!

Teardown involves packing up decor at the end of the event, loading items into vehicles, lifting up to 25lbs, requires being on the feet. Strongly encouraged for folks to attend the event prior to this shift.

North Helpline’s Annual Benefit Dinner needs volunteers! Join us at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, WA to make Polaris an inspiring fundraising event. Volunteers receive a complimentary ticket & dinner!

Raffle Seller shift involves selling raffle tickets, talking with guests, familiarity with NH, comfortable with memorizing talking points.

North Helpline’s Annual Benefit Dinner needs volunteers! Join us at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, WA to make Polaris an inspiring fundraising event. Volunteers receive a complimentary ticket & dinner!

Greeter shift involves greeting and directing people from the parking lot to the event space

North Helpline’s Annual Benefit Dinner needs volunteers! Join us at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, WA to make Polaris an inspiring fundraising event. Volunteers receive a complimentary ticket & dinner!

Set up involves decorations, tables/layout, moving chairs, lifting up to 25lbs, requires being on the feet

The Hygiene Runner volunteer will assist our check-in volunteers by retrieving items from the warehouse such as baby formula, diapers, pet food, menstrual products etc. for neighbors. 

*This is an outdoor position that requires standing for most of the shift and lifting crates.

The Hygiene Runner volunteer will assist our check-in volunteers by retrieving items from the warehouse such as baby formula, diapers, pet food, menstrual products etc. for neighbors. 

*This is an outdoor position that requires standing for most of the shift and lifting crates.

The Hygiene Runner volunteer will assist our check-in volunteers by retrieving items from the warehouse such as baby formula, diapers, pet food, menstrual products etc. for neighbors. 

*This is an outdoor position that requires standing for most of the shift and lifting crates.

Greeter Volunteers are typically the first people our neighbors meet when visiting North Helpline. Multi-lingual individuals are encouraged to volunteer, although this is not a requirement.

*The Greeter stands in an outdoor, non-climate-controlled area so we recommend dressing appropriately.

Duties include:

Greeter Volunteers are typically the first people our neighbors meet when visiting North Helpline. Multi-lingual individuals are encouraged to volunteer, although this is not a requirement.

*The Greeter stands in an outdoor, non-climate-controlled area so we recommend dressing appropriately.

Duties include:

Client Services volunteers are often the first people our neighbors meet when visiting North Helpline.

This volunteer role involves using our online database to gather household information from the new neighbor. Volunteers will welcome our neighbors, assist them in registering for membership to access the services at our food bank, and direct them to the line.

This role is crucial in helping us meet the needs of our community with compassion and respect. Multi-lingual individuals are encouraged to volunteer, although this is not a requirement.

Activities will include:

Client Services volunteers are often the first people our neighbors meet when visiting North Helpline.

This volunteer role involves using our online database to gather household information from the new neighbor. Volunteers will welcome our neighbors, assist them in registering for membership to access the services at our food bank, and direct them to the line.

This role is crucial in helping us meet the needs of our community with compassion and respect. Multi-lingual individuals are encouraged to volunteer, although this is not a requirement.

Activities will include:

Client Services volunteers are often the first people our neighbors meet when visiting North Helpline.

This volunteer role involves using our online database to gather household information from the new neighbor. Volunteers will welcome our neighbors, assist them in registering for membership to access the services at our food bank, and direct them to the line.

This role is crucial in helping us meet the needs of our community with compassion and respect. Multi-lingual individuals are encouraged to volunteer, although this is not a requirement.

Activities will include:

Sharing food and resources with our neighbors is at the heart of our purpose! Volunteers helping in this position will work directly with our neighbors to distribute food according to their needs.

Make sure to dress for the weather, as our warehouse is not climate-controlled! You can expect to serve with 8-12 other volunteers in various roles to support our food distribution, including 1) allotting food from specific categories depending on each client's household size and preferences, 2) restocking food at the distribution tables, 3) running grocery carts to our neighbors' cars and back (must be 17 years or older), or 4) allotting hygiene items to clients.

Please show up on time and sign in at the office; we depend on volunteers showing up on time for their shifts in order to adequately serve our neighbors. A few extra points: At this time, we are asking that anyone exhibiting symptoms of a cold or virus, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, to not come in. We will happily provide masks and gloves for volunteers if you do not have them! Lastly, please wear closed-toe shoes while in the warehouse.

*If this is your first shift please arrive 15 minutes before the listed start time to be briefed on using our tracking database.

This role is crucial in helping us meet the needs of our community with compassion and respect. Multi-lingual individuals are encouraged to volunteer, although this is not a requirement.

The Check-in volunteers will greet our neighbors, assist them in the check-in process or refer them to a staff/volunteer to register for membership to access the services at our food bank.

This volunteer role involves using our online database to track visits and additional items such as diapers, pet food, menstrual products, and 'No-Cook' bags for people experiencing homelessness.

We are currently checking-in neighbors outdoors in an outdoor, non-climate-controlled area so recommend dressing appropriately.

Additional duties include:

Sharing food and resources with our neighbors is at the heart of our purpose! Volunteers helping in this position will work directly with our neighbors to distribute food according to their needs.

Make sure to dress for the weather, as our warehouse is not climate-controlled! You can expect to serve with 8-12 other volunteers in various roles to support our food distribution, including 1) allotting food from specific categories depending on each client's household size and preferences, 2) restocking food at the distribution tables, 3) running grocery carts to our neighbors' cars and back (must be 17 years or older), or 4) allotting hygiene items to clients.

Please show up on time and sign in at the office; we depend on volunteers showing up on time for their shifts in order to adequately serve our neighbors. A few extra points: At this time, we are asking that anyone exhibiting symptoms of a cold or virus, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, to not come in. We will happily provide masks and gloves for volunteers if you do not have them! Lastly, please wear closed-toe shoes while in the warehouse.

Sharing food and resources with our neighbors is at the heart of our purpose! Volunteers helping in this position will work directly with our neighbors to distribute food according to their needs.

Make sure to dress for the weather, as our warehouse is not climate-controlled! You can expect to serve with 8-12 other volunteers in various roles to support our food distribution, including 1) allotting food from specific categories depending on each client's household size and preferences, 2) restocking food at the distribution tables, 3) running grocery carts to our neighbors' cars and back (must be 17 years or older), or 4) allotting hygiene items to clients.

Please show up on time and sign in at the office; we depend on volunteers showing up on time for their shifts in order to adequately serve our neighbors. A few extra points: At this time, we are asking that anyone exhibiting symptoms of a cold or virus, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, to not come in. We will happily provide masks and gloves for volunteers if you do not have them! Lastly, please wear closed-toe shoes while in the warehouse.

Sharing food and resources with our neighbors is at the heart of our purpose! Volunteers helping in this position will work directly with our neighbors to distribute food according to their needs.

Make sure to dress for the weather, as our warehouse is not climate-controlled! You can expect to serve with 8-12 other volunteers in various roles to support our food distribution, including 1) allotting food from specific categories depending on each client's household size and preferences, 2) restocking food at the distribution tables, 3) running grocery carts to our neighbors' cars and back (must be 17 years or older), or 4) allotting hygiene items to clients.

Please show up on time and sign in at the office; we depend on volunteers showing up on time for their shifts in order to adequately serve our neighbors. A few extra points: At this time, we are asking that anyone exhibiting symptoms of a cold or virus, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, to not come in. We will happily provide masks and gloves for volunteers if you do not have them! Lastly, please wear closed-toe shoes while in the warehouse.

Our mission is to help our entire community obtain their necessities. We need volunteers to help us pack boxes for people who are unable to make it into our regular distribution. These boxes will be packed according to dietary restrictions and then delivered by volunteers later in the day. Make sure to dress for the weather, as our warehouse is not climate controlled! You can expect to work with 4 to 5 other volunteers as we sift through items. This opportunity will require standing for the duration of the shift as well as bending and lifting boxes up to 30 lbs.

A few extra points: At this time, we are asking that anyone exhibiting symptoms of a cold or virus, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, to not come in. We will happily provide masks and gloves for volunteers if you do not have them! Lastly, please wear closed-toe shoes while in the warehouse.

Help out our Food Access program by packing boxes for Friday Food Bank To Go (FFB2G). These boxes are for neighbors that frequently have more nuanced dietary issues, so they take a bit more attention. A typical week will be between 10 and 13 neighbors or 20 total boxes.

Cart runners will assist neighbors with bringing their groceries to their vehicles, and ensure our carts return to us! Please dress for the weather as this position is outdoors.

Our mission is to help our entire community obtain their basic necessities. We need volunteers to help out with miscellaneous tasks around the warehouse. This flexible shift may involve finishing up home delivery box packing, helping out with food sorting, packing hygiene items, and/or helping disperse home delivery boxes to drivers. Make sure to dress for the weather, as our warehouse is not climate controlled! You can expect to work with 1 or 2 other volunteers as we sift through items. This opportunity will require standing for duration of the shift as well as bending and lifting boxes up to 30 lbs. Please show up on time and sign in at the office.

A few extra points: At this time, we are asking that anyone exhibiting symptoms of a cold or virus within the last two weeks, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, to not come in. We will happily provide masks and gloves for volunteers if you do not have them! Lastly, please wear closed-toe shoes while in the warehouse.

Help us sort bread and dessert items that come in through grocery rescue!

Everyday we get wonderful donations from local stores, pea patches, and individual donors. Help us ensure we are only distributing food that we would pick up ourselves! Volunteers are needed to inspect the quality of food coming in from donations and partner organizations. Food that looks delicious will need to be prepped for distribution. This means volunteers will bag produce and may also assist with bagging bulk items such as rice, dog food, potatoes, etc. Bread and pastries also get sorted after being inspected.  You can expect to work with three or four other volunteers as we sift through items. This position will require standing for the duration of the shift and frequent bending and lifting of 20 lbs. Please show up on time and sign in at the door.

A few extra points: At this time, we are asking that anyone exhibiting symptoms of a cold or virus, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, to not come in. We will happily provide masks and gloves for volunteers if you do not have them! Lastly, please wear closed-toe shoes while in the warehouse.

Everyday we get wonderful donations from local stores, pea patches, and individual donors. Help us ensure we are only distributing food that we would pick up ourselves! Volunteers are needed to inspect the quality of food coming in from donations and partner organizations. Food that looks delicious will need to be prepped for distribution. This means volunteers will bag produce and may also assist with bagging bulk items such as rice, dog food, potatoes, etc. Bread and pastries also get sorted after being inspected.  You can expect to work with three or four other volunteers as we sift through items. This position will require standing for the duration of the shift and frequent bending and lifting of 20 lbs. Please show up on time and sign in at the door.

A few extra points: At this time, we are asking that anyone exhibiting symptoms of a cold or virus, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, to not come in. We will happily provide masks and gloves for volunteers if you do not have them! Lastly, please wear closed-toe shoes while in the warehouse.

Volunteers are needed to unload the donations we receive from partner organizations. This means volunteers will unpack bulk goods into crates and organize them according to categories in preparation for Distribution. Volunteers will be expecting to do some heavy lifting for this shift. You will be working with three to four other volunteers as we sift through items.

Please show up on time and sign in at the door. At this time, we are asking that anyone exhibiting symptoms of a cold or virus, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, to not come in. We will happily provide masks and gloves for volunteers if you do not have them! Lastly, please wear closed-toe shoes while in our warehouse.