CAER Food Shelf Volunteer Opportunities

Consider donating your time by applying for volunteer opportunities at CAER Food Shelf. Volunteers help out in a number of ways and are so important to the work we do.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we would love to have you as part of our team.


  • Volunteer opportunities at CAER are open to anyone 18 and older.
  • Many of the volunteer jobs are physically demanding and require the ability to stand, bend, and lift (sometimes 20 pounds or more); and possibly go outside, even in the winter. Please let us know of any physical limitations when applying, and we can accommodate.
  • We would prefer candidates who can commit to volunteering 2-4 shifts per month, though there is no minimum requirement.

Volunteer Guidelines

We ask that all volunteers adhere to a few guidelines to ensure a safe and comfortable working environment as well as privacy protection.

Volunteer Dress Code

As a volunteer, we want you to be comfortable and safe in the environment at CAER.

 

  • Wear comfortable clothing—no short shorts, short skirts/dresses, or tank tops.
  • Closed-toe shoes are required in the warehouse and shopping areas.
  • Please refrain from wearing clothing that depicts offensive material, such as foul language, nudity, or drugs.

Confidentiality

CAER works with some sensitive information, and we require that information to remain private. Any details concerning clients, staff, financial data, business records, or employees are strictly confidential.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can anyone volunteer with CAER?

    Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and preferably able to commit to 2–4 volunteer shifts each month.

  • What types of volunteer opportunities are there?

    Volunteers may help clients shop, stock shelves and/or rotate items, weigh and bag food and products, prepare Kids Weekend CAER Packages, check expiration dates, and more. Many of the volunteer opportunities are physically demanding, but we do have jobs for those with physical limitations as well.

  • What else can I do to help CAER?

    If you are unable to volunteer with CAER, we gladly accept donations of nonperishable food, personal hygiene items, household products, and more. You can also follow CAER on social media to share our messages and help spread awareness about our organization with family and friends—and ask them to do the same. Or sign up to receive our newsletter and stay informed of CAER’s news and events.

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