For 30 years, FareStart has been providing meals to our community to offset food insecurity and relive hunger. As a part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis, FareStart has leaned further into this work and has provided millions of meals to organizations across the Seattle area that serve youth, adults and families who are low income or experiencing homelessness. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement the large amount of work that goes in to creating between 3,000 – 5,000 meals each day. No kitchen experience required! A great opportunity for hands-on volunteer work and team building. Food is provided!
Volunteer Duties: Volunteers will help prepare meals by completing basic preparation tasks; for example: assembling boxes for meal transportation, stamping meal bags, portioning, cleaning produce and more. FareStart staff will assign tasks based on individual skill and comfort level.
- No cooking experience necessary!
- No Food Handler’s card required
- Ability to stand on hard surface for 5 hours
- Proof of Vaccination
- Our insurance requires all volunteers to be at least 18 years old
Location: Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave S, Seattle WA 98144, 2nd floor kitchen.
Parking: Is available in Pacific Tower parking garage or on streets around the complex
Dates/Times: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- 9:45-10:00 am – arrival time, volunteers put items in lockers
- 10:00 am – kitchen volunteer orientation, tasks assigned
- 10:15 am – production begins
- 11:30am (30 min) lunch break*
- 12:00 pm– 3:00 PM – review final tasks, production resumes and help with cleanup
Attire: Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toed, non-slip/rubber soled shoes and full-length pants. We also advise volunteers to wear clothes and shoes which can get dirty, we will provide aprons. Long hair must be tied back, and all volunteers must wear a hat or a hairnet (hairnet provided). Please refrain from wearing nail polish.
Group Size: Individuals or groups of up to 5 people.
FareStart COVID-19 Safety Considerations:
- Volunteers must show proof of COVID-19 Vaccination before signing up for shifts
- Do not volunteer if sick
Before your shift, please review FareStart's On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet.
