Volunteer Registration Form

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)

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. KPFB reserves full discretion to approve or deny volunteers for service for any legitimate business purpose.
13. 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.