Current Volunteer Opportunities
You can make a significant difference in the lives of local people in need!
Want to help take the hunger out of poverty?
Over 1,055 volunteers at HHFB provided over 11,157 volunteer hours in 2022! Groups, individuals, and families are welcome to volunteer.
You can volunteer once or set up a recurring shift – whatever suits your schedule.
Hoosier Hills Food Bank respects and values our volunteers and has established policies and procedures for their protection and support. Our Volunteer Orientation Manual contains information on opportunities, rights and responsibilities, grievance procedures and risk and safety issues. Children are welcome as volunteers, although some restrictions are in place for their safety. If you have questions about whether a volunteer activity is appropriate for your child, please contact our Development & Volunteer Manager.
Contact our Development & Volunteer Manager, Madison Stratton, at (812) 334-8374 or volunteer@hhfoodbank.org for more information or to schedule a volunteer shift.
Volunteers are needed to help plant, harvest, and compost. No gardening experience is necessary. Training and support are provided to volunteers during the volunteer sessions.
This opportunity to volunteer not only allows you to contribute to the raising of thousands of pounds of food, but is also a way to learn about sustainable growing. The minimum age for volunteering in the garden is 10. Available times are from 9:20AM to 12PM on Monday and Friday Mornings from May to October.
See the Garden & Gleaning page or contact coordinator Cory Lamping at garden@hhfoodbank.org for more information about the program.
Join our incredible team of compassionate volunteers!
You’ll have to opportunity to engage in various rewarding activities, from sorting and organizing nourishing food items to picking up generous donation (if you’re willing to use your personal vehicle). The warehouse can experience temperature fluctuation, so proper clothing is paramount (Closed toed shoes are required at all times for safety).
Volunteer shifts are highly flexible, but are easiest to schedule with individuals over groups.
Available times are M/Tu/Th between 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Help is sometimes also needed in the office with filing, preparing mailings, etc. Volunteer shifts are often best suited for individuals rather than groups.
Please always wear closed-toes shoes when volunteering at HHFB.
HHFB is located at 2333 West Industrial Park Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47402. The food bank is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
We ask that are volunteers wear clothes that they are comfortable doing physical activities in as a
well as closed toe shoes (i.e. no ‘’flip flops” or open toe shoes of any kind). The warehouse is warm in
the summer and cold in the winter so dress accordingly.
At the front desk there is a sign in kiosk. You are responsible for signing in each time in order to track your hours.
When you volunteer at the food bank there will be a variety of jobs that need to be completed such
as : sorting cans and boxes of food to be distributed, repacking pasta or other dry goods, helping track
donations, helping with office duties, and cleaning our facility.
If you are wanting to volunteer independently, you must be above the age of 16.
Anyone below the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Will Detmer Park, 4140 W Vernal Pk Bloomington, IN 47404.
No! There will always be a staff member from HHFB to help you along the way.
Always dress according to the weather when you are going to the garden. Be sure to wear clothes you
don’t mind getting dirty. Bring sunscreen when it is sunny and bring a refillable water bottle with you.
We really appreciate our volunteers at the food bank because we couldn’t manage without them. In addition to helping us and those we serve, we hope that it will be a good experience for you as well and we’ll try our best to make sure it is.
Please be aware that HHFB is a major food distribution center – a warehouse operation with hazards and equipment. Our staff is trained to keep you safe and to follow food safety rules.
We ask that you accept their direction and be conscious of your environment to help us keep it safe.
Thank you!
