- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
3 people are interested
KING 5 Home Team Harvest - TACOMA MALL
ORGANIZATION: Northwest Harvest
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
3 people are interested
We are proud to announce that KING 5 Home Team Harvest is back for the 18th year!
Details for this year’s event are listed below. If this sounds like the ideal volunteer opportunity for you, please let me know which location, job, and shift you would prefer, and we will then add you to the list!
EVENT DETAILS
Event: KING 5 Home Team Harvest
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Where: Tacoma Mall | 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409
What will I do?: Volunteers collect funds and food from viewers as KING 5 broadcasts live. We are excited that Safeway will once again be our wonderful event sponsor! Volunteers must not have a background that includes any felonies.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY #1: DONATION COLLECTORS
Tasks and Duties: Our Donation Collectors will hold buckets and signs as they accept cash donations, generate excitement for the event, and share information about Northwest Harvest. Donation Collectors will be outside during their shifts. Donation Collectors are needed at all locations.
Shift times:
- Shift 1: 7:00am - 8:30am
- Shift 2: 8:30am - 10:00am
- Shift 3: 10:00am - 12:00pm
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY #2: LEAD VOLUNTEERS
Tasks & Duties: Lead Volunteers will assist Northwest Harvest Staff by helping with sign-in, distributing buckets and signs, giving brief orientations at the start of the shift, and checking on the other volunteers.
Shift time:
- 6:30am - 12:30pm
Requirements:
- Lead Volunteers must be 18 years or older
- Must have great customer service and leadership skills
- Preferably someone who has acted in this role in past years
OTHER INFO & FAQ:
- Can I bring a group?
- Absolutely! We love to see groups come out to support our mission. We do ask that you keep your group size to a maximum of 10. If you are looking to bring in a group larger than 10, please note that we may need to split your group up to work different sites or shifts. Group leaders are required to provide us with individual names and email addresses for group members.
- Can I bring my youth or teen volunteer if they are not 18?
- Children of all ages are invited to be Donation Collectors! Although we do not permit those under 18 to hold buckets, youth are welcome to hold signs. Everyone under 18 is required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Youth groups must also have adult chaperones. Look below to see our chaperone guidelines:
- For kindergarteners or younger, we ask for a chaperone for every 1-2 youth.
- For elementary school, we ask for a chaperone for every 2-3 youth.
- For junior high or high school, we ask for a chaperone for every 4-5 youth.
- Children of all ages are invited to be Donation Collectors! Although we do not permit those under 18 to hold buckets, youth are welcome to hold signs. Everyone under 18 is required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Youth groups must also have adult chaperones. Look below to see our chaperone guidelines:
- Parking: Parking is free!
- Hours Reporting: Northwest Harvest is more than happy to sign off on hours for any work or school purposes. Unfortunately, we cannot provide confirmation of hours for any court-related situations.
- Weather: Please expect traditional winter temperatures. Please dress in warm clothes and expect rain, as you will be outside for the duration of your shift.
If you are looking to volunteer for this event, please click the 'I Want to Help’ button or email Kalan Cochran at KalanC@northwestharvest.org.
More opportunities with Northwest Harvest
10 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Northwest Harvest
Location:
1915 4th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134, US
Mission Statement
Northwest Harvest is Washington's own statewide hunger relief agency. The mission of Northwest Harvest is leading the fight for hungry people statewide to have access to nutritious food while respecting their dignity and promoting good health. Our vision is ending hunger in Washington.
Description
Northwest Harvest collects and distributes food to more than 375 independent food banks, hot meal programs, and high need schools across Washington State without proof of need. We provide over 2 million meals every month to individuals and families in need. We also run one food bank of our own, the Cherry Street Food Bank in Seattle.
Northwest Harvest is unable to provide court-related community service.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4502 S Steele StTacoma, WA 98409
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A