Food Rescue Ride Along

WBFB Volunteer Role: Food Rescue Ride-Along

Description: Food Rescue Ride-Along volunteers support staff by assisting with scheduled food donation pick-ups from local grocery stores and food partners. Volunteers help ensure donated food is collected safely, efficiently, and with care, helping reduce food waste and increase access to nutritious food in our community.

Responsibilities: Ride along with staff to local store donation pick-ups Assist with loading, unloading, and sorting donated food items Help ensure food is handled safely and according to guidelines Provide friendly and professional interactions with store partners Support staff as needed during the pick-up process

Requirements: Ability to lift light to moderate weight items Comfortable riding in a vehicle for short periods Dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions Interest in food rescue and community support Time

Commitment: Flexible shifts based on pick-up schedules (typically daytime hours between 9am-12pm).

Impact: By volunteering as a Food Rescue Ride-Along, you help reduce food waste and ensure safe, nutritious food reaches individuals and families in need.