Volunteer Opportunities

Our local food bank “runs” because our dedicated Volunteers. Here are a few volunteer opportunities for you to consider.  You can volunteer as much or as little time as you are able – Every Volunteer counts.

Please use this form to apply to become a Volunteer.

If selected, all volunteers must complete a criminal background check with the Ontario Provincial Police. These are free of charge.

Warehouse Volunteer
Sorting donated food, checking expiry dates, inventorying food, and putting away food on shelves. Volunteers needed 12 months of the year.

Floor Volunteers
Assisting and working one-on-one with clients to assist with food selection.  Volunteers needed 12 months of the year.

Kitchen Volunteers
Preparing food and snacks for clients on a monthly basis. Examples: soup kitchen, breakfast program, and community dinners. Volunteers needed 12 months of the year.

Community Garden Volunteer
Planting, working in, and harvesting vegetables from all Gardens. Volunteers needed 7 months of the year from April to October.

Pickup and Delivery Volunteer
Picking up donations from stores and delivering food to the Food Bank. May also include delivering food to client homes. Volunteers needed 12 months of the year.

Angel Tree Volunteer
Collecting, organizing, and facilitating gift programs for families in Renfrew and Area. Volunteers needed 5 months of the year from September to January.

Maintenance Volunteer
Cutting grass and basic maintenance around the food bank. Volunteers needed 12 months of the year.