
Every day, more than 200 people visit our Grocery Center at 730 Polk Street to pick up nutritious meals or healthy groceries. Volunteers help greet clients, shop on clients’ behalf and help package food in our warehouse.
Every day, more than 200 people visit our Grocery Center at 730 Polk Street to pick up nutritious meals or healthy groceries. Volunteers help greet clients, shop on clients’ behalf and help package food in our warehouse.
Volunteers assist with assembling pre-packed bags, shopping for clients’ chosen items, and distributing meals.
Volunteer must
8:45 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday; 10:45 am to 1:00 pm Wednesday through Friday; 12:30 pm to 4:15 pm Tuesday through Friday.
Short sleeve shirt, closed-toe shoes, and long pants.
San Francisco
If you are interested in scheduling a weekly volunteer shift, complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form. If you are not able to commit to a weekly shift, please sign up for one of our Hot Spot shifts.
Volunteer assists with sorting bulk items into individual portions, sorting fresh produce, and stocking perishable items in the refrigerator and/or freezer.
Volunteer must
Be at least fifteen (15) years of age.
Practice safe steps in food handling, wear protective gear during entire shift and thoroughly wash and sanitize hands.
Follow all instructions and directions given by staff, whose main goals are the quality of the meals and safety of clients, volunteers and staff alike.
Be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and capable of standing during the volunteer shift.
Be able to work well with others and comfortable interacting with a culturally diverse population.
9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Monday through Saturday.
Short sleeve shirt, long pants and closed-toe shoes. You will be required to wear a hairnet or you can bring your own hat.
San Francisco
If you are interested in scheduling a weekly volunteer shift, complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form. If you are not able to commit to a weekly shift, please sign up for one of our Hot Spot shifts.
The Data Entry volunteer inputs data into our database from paper documents, helping maintain accurate inventory. The ideal candidate is computer literate and detail-oriented. Project Open Hand will rely on you for accurately updated data that is easily accessible via the database.
Volunteer must
Be at least fifteen (15) years of age.
Follow all instructions and directions given by staff, whose main goals are the quality of the meals and safety of clients, volunteers and staff alike.
Be able to work well with others and comfortable interacting with a culturally diverse population.
This is a limited shift. Tuesday - Friday afternoon (1pm- 4:15pm)
Short sleeve shirt, long pants and closed-toe shoes.
San Francisco
If you are interested in scheduling a weekly volunteer shift, complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form. If you are not able to commit to a weekly shift, please sign up for one of our Hot Spot shifts.
Our Oakland Grocery Center is the heart of our East Bay operations. Located in downtown Oakland, it’s where clients pick up meals or groceries. Volunteers help provide a welcoming environment for clients. Volunteer tasks include:
Checking in clients in our database
Ensuring client menus are filled out properly
Assembling and packing groceries and medically-tailored meals
Sorting, repackaging and stocking produce and other grocery items
Maintaining a safe and sanitary shopping atmosphere
Volunteer must
Be at least fifteen (15) years of age.
Practice safe steps in food handling, wear protective gear during entire shift and thoroughly wash and sanitize hands.
Follow all instructions and directions given by staff, whose main goals are the quality of the meals and safety of clients, volunteers and staff alike.
Be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and capable of standing during the volunteer shift.
Be able to work well with others and comfortable interacting with a culturally diverse population.
Maintain client confidentiality.
9:30 am – 12:00 pm and 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Short sleeve shirt, closed-toe shoes, and long pants.
Oakland
If you are interested in scheduling a weekly volunteer shift, complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form. If you are not able to commit to a weekly shift, please sign up for one of our Hot Spot shifts.