Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the heart of Ballard Food Bank

Every month more than 500 volunteers donate 3,700+ hours of service across over 40 different opportunities!


New to volunteering?

The first step to becoming a Ballard Food Bank volunteer is to fill out our inquiry form below!


General Volunteer Times

Most volunteer shifts are 2-3 hours long and take place during the following time ranges.

  • Mondays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Tuesdays, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • Wednesdays, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Thursdays, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • Fridays, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  • Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

We do sometimes have volunteer opportunities outside of these days and hours when prearranged with a program manager.


Volunteer At Home or Offsite

Looking for a fun and helpful way to volunteer at home or in your workplace? Need a way to engage a group of children or co-workers to give back? Click here to learn more about how you can get involved right away!