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Feb 24
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May 24
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10:00 AM
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03:00 PM
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Seattle, WA 98119
Join FareStart in making meals for community members in need. We believe everyone is entitled to fresh, healthy and nutritious food. We haveover 30 years of history and expertise in preparing and delivering meals across the Greater Seattle area, producing 19 million meals for local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers and schools.Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement the large amount of work that goes in to creating around 2,365 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. Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along street. 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 Contact: When you arrive please call the kitchen at 206-588-4020 to gain entrance to building. 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. Health Considerations Do not volunteer if sick Mask-friendly environment
Date Posted: Mar 6, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98101
Overview FareStart’s Food Security Team partners with area food rescue nonprofits, local farms, and food businesses to obtain and process food donations. This product will be used in our community meals, at our mobile markets, to support student training, and in other food security initiatives. It helps FareStart incorporate fresh, local, and nutritious products into those programs, diversify ingredients we wouldn’t otherwise be able to purchase, and minimize costs. Tasks This ongoing weekly volunteer role will support in a variety of activities, including: Receiving, sorting, and processing recovered and donated food for immediate use, transfer, or long-term storage Prepping product to be viable for immediate use by kitchens Sorting, weighing, labeling and other inventory related tasks Washing, peeling, and storing and other kitchen prep tasks Preparing and preserving product for freezer or shelf storage Sorting and organizing product based on each programs needs and setting items up for transfer and pick up Schedule and Location Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6pm at 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101 Qualifications and Requirements Be able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly Be able to stand and walk for up to 1.5 hours Adhere to FareStart's volunteer expectations Flexibility: tasks and amount of work may change week to week Must be 18yrs +
Date Posted: Feb 19, 2025
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Mar 26
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Mar 26
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02:15 PM
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04:45 PM
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Seattle, WA 98115
Our Mobile Community Market successfully reaches many underserved and low-income communities, with customers returning week after week to collect fresh produce that they would not otherwise have access to. With the help of our farm and community partners and our volunteers we collect and purchase fresh food and staples and then redistribute them to communities with limited access to healthy and nutritious food. Tasks Support market staff Help set-up market Welcome and engage with customers Keep product stocked and available Assist customers with market selections Collect voucher survey data Help clean up and break down market Qualifications Be able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly. Be able to stand and walk for up to 2 hours. Excellent communication skills, comfortable talking with people Bilingual helpful but not necessary in the following languages: Spanish, Ukrainian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, & French Creole Adhere to FareStart's volunteer expectations Must be 16yrs + of age Health & Safety Considerations: Do not volunteer if sick FareStart is a mask-friendly environment
Date Posted: Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 25
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May 25
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08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Seattle, WA 98101
OVERVIEW FareStart provides job training and wraparound support services to individuals experiencing barriers to employment so that they have the tools, training and support needed to gain long-term employment. The Social Enterprise team run businesses such as the FareStart Restaurant, cafes, box lunches, catering and space rental that support our programs financially while providing training for our students. DUTIES This ongoing weekly volunteer role will support a variety of activities, including: Research local contacts for targeted marketing strategy Other admin tasks TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATIONUp to 4 hours weekly Up to 4 hours weekly Flexibility for onsite or remote shifts Office address: 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Comfortable with computers, Google platforms, online research & documentation Respect of confidential and private information. Must adhere to volunteer expectation. Flexibility: tasks and amount of work may change week to week
Date Posted: Feb 24, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98119
Join FareStart in in making meals for community members in need. For 30 years, FareStart has been providing meals to our community to offset food insecurity and relieve hunger. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement a large amount of work that goes into creating between 1,000 - 2,000 meals each day. No kitchen experience is 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 kitchen preparation tasks. 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 3 hours Proof of Vaccination Our insurance requires all volunteers to be at least 18 years old Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along the street. Dates/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:300am-11:30pm 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 2 people. ALL GROUP MEMBERS MUST HAVE A GALAXY DIGITAL ACCOUNT WITH FARESTART AND BE REGISTERED FOR THE SHIFT IN ADVANCE. Unregistered volunteers will be turned away. Health & Safety Considerations: Volunteers must show proof of COVID-19 Vaccination before signing up for shifts Do not volunteer if sick
Date Posted: Feb 19, 2025
