All volunteers are required to make a volunteer profile on our website, or by clicking here. Once you’ve created a profile, you can choose any of the shifts that work for your schedule. As a reminder, we have multiple shifts per day. Read the shift descriptions and view our volunteer schedule here.  

If you’d like more information on how to sign-up for volunteer shifts, see this video.  

Yes! We encourage volunteers to sign up for shifts in advance so they can ensure their volunteer spot. To sign up for multiple shifts at once view the open volunteer opportunities, click all the dates you’d like, and confirm by clicking the “Register” button.  

You can also sign up for multiple shifts per day if you’d like to volunteer for the entire day. 

You can cancel your shift through your confirmation email, on your volunteer profile, or by contacting the Volunteer Coordinator. Text or call: Mobile: (916) 284-1396

Masks are no longer required indoors for all staff and volunteers; however they are highly encouraged. We are following state and local guidelines.  If you would like a mask, one can be provided to you.

A typical volunteer shift requires volunteers to stand for at least 2 hours. While not required, volunteers may be asked to lift, push, or pull 20+ pounds. Please notify staff of any physical restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Students can complete volunteer service hours at River City Food Bank. Students should sign up as an individual volunteer for open shifts on CERVIS and the Volunteer Coordinator will sign off on their hours as they complete them. They can either bring their own log to keep track of their hours or upon completion of their hours the Volunteer Coordinator can print and sign a summary of their volunteer hours. 
The required age to volunteer independently is 15 years old. If a student is under the age of 15, they must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their shift.

To help ensure a safe, supportive, and meaningful experience for all volunteers, we ask that groups bringing children or adults who may need additional support meet the following supervision guidelines:

·         Children ages 10–14: One adult chaperone for every four children

·         Adults with disabilities: One support staff person for every three adults

These guidelines help ensure every volunteer can safely participate and that our team can provide a positive experience for everyone involved.