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!

Adult Volunteer Onboarding

The first step to becoming a Ballard Food Bank volunteer is to attend one of our info sessions! Please note that our info sessions fill up quickly and that registration is required to attend. You will receive a confirmation email with day-of information after registering.

Join us for an Info Session, where we’ll cover:

• Facility tour

• Different types of shifts

• Volunteer expectations

• Registration!

First Monday 4:00pm – 4:30pm *Registration is required to attend*

Second Wednesday 9:30am – 10:00am *Registration is required to attend*

Teen Volunteer Onboarding

We’re excited to support students in fulfilling their service-learning requirements by welcoming them into the Ballard Food Bank volunteer community! Before getting started, students and parents must register and attend a Teen Volunteer Info Session. We’re committed to helping our teen volunteers build professional skills in a safe, structured environment; empowering them to be the change they want to see!

Join us for a Teen Volunteer Info Session, where we’ll cover:

• Teen-specific shift options

• Volunteer expectations

• How to determine if volunteering with us is the right fit

• Reviewing our “Code of Conduct”

Important attendance details:

• Volunteers aged 14–15 must attend with a parent.

• Volunteers aged 16–17 are encouraged to bring a parent.

• All on-site volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

• We do not have any youth shift opportunities Friday – Sunday

Third Monday 4:30pm – 5:00pm *Registration is required to attend*

General Shift Times

·       Mondays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

·       Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

·       Wednesdays, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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!