Produce Party shifts are always a good time!
During these shifts, we pack loose produce into family sized portions and get them ready to distribute at our various mobile distribution sites. Fresh produce is a core component of our mobile distribution menu, and we wouldn't be able to offer fresh fruits and vegetables without the help of volunteers to pack and prepare them.
Requirements:
We require that everyone wear closed-toe shoes at all times at all volunteer opportunities. As of May 15, 2022, masks and face coverings are optional at our warehouse. Volunteers are welcome to wear them if they prefer and extras are available at the warehouse. The warehouse varies in temperature according to the weather, so please dress accordingly. We encourage you to wear layers as some of the shifts are physical in nature and you may warm up as the shift goes on.
Please only sign up for dates and times that you are available. If you need to cancel a shift, we require at least 24 hours notice so we have sufficient time to find someone to cover for your absence.
Physical demands:*
- Standing for 1-2 hours
- Lifting bags of produce up to 5lbs, and possibly items up to 20lbs
- Reaching between waist-high conveyor belt or table and pallet or bin of food products
*As with all our shifts, these are not firm requirements, merely a heads up regarding the general activity involved in the shift. If you are interested in this activity but are unsure if it's the right fit, we're happy to figure out accommodations or adjustments that will allow you to participate safely and comfortably!
Shifts close ten minutes after the scheduled start time. In order to provide adequate instruction and safety information to all volunteers, we cannot admit folks who arrive later than ten minutes past the scheduled start time.
