Junior League of Oakland-East Bay

Description

Interested in learning more about the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay while giving back locally?

We’re inviting prospective members to join current JLOEB members for a hands-on volunteer shift supporting hunger relief efforts across Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Join current JLOEB members for a fun and impactful volunteer shift supporting hunger relief efforts across Contra Costa and Solano counties. Volunteers will work together in the Concord warehouse sorting and packaging food donations and fresh produce for distribution throughout the community.

This is a great opportunity to meet League members, learn more about JLOEB, and directly support neighbors in need through hands-on service.

Please RSVP and let us know you’re joining us by emailing president-elect@jloeb.org

Volunteer Details

Warehouse volunteers may:

• Sort and inspect donated food items
• Box or bag fresh produce
• Organize food by category for distribution
• Work as part of a team in the warehouse sorting area

Please note that this position may require:

• Frequent standing and bending
• Light to moderate lifting
• Moving around the warehouse for the duration of the shift

What to Wear & Bring

• Closed-toe shoes are required for safety
• Comfortable clothing is encouraged
• Long pants are recommended but not required
• Layers are encouraged, as the warehouse is not climate controlled
• Refillable water bottles are welcome
• Team shirts are encouraged if you have one!

Important Information

• Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged
• Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before the shift start time
• Volunteers should plan to participate for the full shift
• Eating, drinking, and chewing gum are not permitted in sorting areas
• Please do not attend if you are feeling ill

All volunteers are asked to review the Food Bank volunteer waiver and safety information before participating. Additional links and instructions will be shared after RSVP.

The Food Bank currently helps provide more than 2.7 million meals monthly to neighbors across Contra Costa and Solano Counties, and volunteers are critical to supporting this mission. Learn more about their work by watching this video. Food Bank Volunteer FAQs can be found here.

Please RSVP and let us know you’re joining us by emailing president-elect@jloeb.org