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Volunteers make it possible for us to continue serving the Kenai Peninsula with very few staff members. Every hour you serve is an hour put towards helping people struggling with food insecurity.
Volunteer today to be part of the network fighting against hunger in our communities!
Join us in making an impact in your community by helping us sort and repack nutritious food for our hungry neighbors, assisting in our fireweed diner, or helping grow food in our garden. There are lots of ways to help! It’s easy, fun, and can make a huge difference in just a few hours!
Whether it’s just you, a group of your friends, or a corporate team – signing up is easy. Each volunteer or group will need to register. Click here to download our volunteer registration form.
Already registered? Give us a call or stop by to set up your hours.
For more information, please call (907)416-7619
We are grateful for your commitment to the Food Bank’s mission to feed the hungry on the Kenai Peninsula. There are many different volunteer opportunities at the Food Bank, ranging from office work, warehouse duties, kitchen duties, and special events. This policy is intended to make sure your time spent volunteering is as safe and productive as possible.
Acronyms: Kenai Peninsula Food Bank (KPFB); Community Work Service (CWS)
Please read the volunteer policy below:
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.
In general, the minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old. Children aged 10 – 15 years old must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Youth aged 16 and older may volunteer without a parent or guardian, with a signed waiver from their parent/guardian. Younger volunteers with appropriate supervision may be approved at the discretion of the KPFB Director.
Volunteers are responsible for recording their hours of service by checking in and out each time they volunteer. If you are unable to make it in when scheduled to volunteer, please be courteous and let us know by calling 907-416-7619!
Volunteers will be assigned a job or task upon arrival at KPFB. Please be sure to list your preferred areas of interest and any physical limitations on your application. This will help us assign you appropriate tasks. If you are uncomfortable performing any assigned task do not hesitate to let staff know. Volunteers are expected to follow the direction of the staff supervising them and to perform assigned tasks in a professional, courteous manner and with the same quality as expected of our regular KPFB staff.
Please wear appropriate clothing. This is a matter of safety, as we operate a commercial kitchen and warehouse on site. Please wear closed-toed shoes, even if you will be working in the office. If you are performing a job with physical requirements (such as warehouse, kitchen, greenhouse, or janitorial duties), be sure to wear clothing and shoes that will allow you to lift, squat, reach, and carry products.
The confidentiality of our clients, KPFB agencies, volunteers, and staff is of great importance. Please treat all people you meet here with respect and keep their information confidential.
The KPFB has a strict policy against harassment towards staff, volunteers, or clients. Please inform staff or the director if you observe harassment in any form.
Volunteers are not covered by worker’s compensation or any other KPFB insurance. Please act in a safe manner and note that you are volunteering at your own risk. This includes but is not limited to the following: following the directions you are given, not climbing on equipment or shelving, and using proper lifting techniques. Running and horseplay are not allowed. Only KPFB staff members may drive equipment or vehicles. Anyone displaying concerning behaviors may be asked to leave.
Please only come in if you are healthy! Anyone showing signs of illness will be asked to leave. We are happy to reschedule your volunteer time. Please reschedule if you have tested positive for COVID, had a recent exposure to COVID, or have a fever.
Hygiene is very important at KPFB. Please wash your hands upon arrival, after using the restroom, and whenever hands become contaminated. Smoking/vaping/chewing tobacco is only allowed outside in designated areas. Please wash your hands after smoking, etc.
Alcohol, narcotics, and weapons (including concealed weapons) are prohibited on site at KPFB. You will be asked to leave immediately if you are intoxicated or found with any of these items.
KPFB reserves full discretion to approve or deny volunteers for service for any legitimate business purpose.
KPFB may deny any application to volunteer if the applicant has one or more convictions that involve crimes against children, crimes of a violent nature, crimes of domestic violence, or crimes of a sexual nature.
The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank is open between the hours of 10:00AM – 4:00PM, Monday through Friday.
All volunteers are valuable. Individuals ordered by the courts to perform community service have contributed many volunteer hours to further KPFB’s mission. Thank you for choosing us to serve our community and fulfill your court-mandated community service hours.
Please read the CWS volunteer policy below:
Court-mandated community members are approved on a case-by-case basis depending on the nature of the offense. KPFB reserves the right to decline any applicant. The Executive Director must pre-approve all CWS volunteers before they sign up for volunteer shifts (i.e., no walk ins allowed).
If the conviction(s) involve crimes against children, crimes of domestic violence, or any other crime of a violent or sexual nature, you will not be considered for court-mandated community service at KPFB. We accept offenses related to misdemeanor drug charges, traffic violations, driving while impaired, and other non-violent misdemeanors. We will consider those with non-violent felony convictions on a case-by-case basis.
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.
CWS volunteers are wholly responsible for recording their own hours. The Food Bank is unable to reconstruct your hours for you after the fact. The Executive Director is only able to attest to properly recorded hours. If you have any questions about how to record your hours and receive credit, please talk to the staff supervising you or the Executive Director right away.
CWS volunteers must comply with all terms of the general Volunteer Policy.
KPFB reserves the right to:
• Cancel or turn away any court-mandated volunteer that does not follow our safety procedures, guidelines, or dress code.
• Immediately dismiss court-mandated volunteers who attempt to forge time sheets.
Court-ordered community service is voluntary and subject to termination by you or by our staff at will, with or without cause or reason, and with or without notice at any time.
| Event | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Meal | 1732707000 November 27, 2024 |
Monday – Friday
Fireweed Diner: 11:30 am – 1 pm
Neighbor Food Boxes: 12 pm – 4 pm
Front office: 10 am – 4 pm
Warehouse: 9 am – 4 pm
Please feel free to contact us with any questions
or if you need help finding food.
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