Volunteer at the foodShare
Our work is made possible with the help of neighbors like you. We have many different volunteer opportunities from data entry to assisting clients to stocking shelves.
How to Become a Volunteer
Fill out a Form
Complete the form to tell us about yourself, your availability and what you like to do. It takes just 5 minutes.
Wait to Hear from Us
We’ll reach out by phone or email to connect and answer any questions you have.
Get on the Schedule
We’ll add you to our monthly volunteer schedule based on preferred days and jobs to be done.
Show Up and Support
Come in for your shift. No long training required. We’ll walk you through how it works when you arrive.
Jobs to Be done
We have opportunities for all our Sibley County neighbors. Whether you want a weekly shift or a flexible role that allows you to use your special skills, let us know how you’d like to help.
Main Gaylord Location
shifts
Volunteer during our regular hours to make sure our clients have a great shopping experience. Duties include:
Helping clients find items they need
Assisting with paperwork
Shelf restocking
Light cleaning
Throughout Sibley County
Mobile shifts
Join our Mobile FoodShare along one of its stops across Sibley County. You’ll help the driver to:
Guide clients in their shopping
Assist with paperwork
Keep shelves stocked
Flexible
Specialty Support
We’re always looking for volunteers to use their gifts to support our work. These roles may include:
Spanish interpreter to help translate paperwork
Maintenance specialist to monitor equipment, shovel snow, etc.
Ambassadors to speak about our work at churches and other organizations
Grant writer to help us secure funding
Marketing specialist to keep our community updated
Volunteer with the Sibley County FoodShare
Frequently Asked Questions
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No experience is needed for most roles. When you come in for your first shift, we'll walk you through everything. We have regular volunteers who've found their own rhythm over time, and new folks fit right in.
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Entirely up to you. Some volunteers come every week; others come once a month. We build our schedule around what works for you. If you can't make a shift, just call or email as early as you can so we can plan ahead.
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Once you're on our volunteer list, we'll reach out by phone or email to let you know about upcoming shifts.
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Yes! Groups are a wonderful way to give back together. Reach out to us before your visit so we can make sure we have enough space and roles for everyone.