Micah 6 Food Pantry volunteers
Over 60 volunteers are needed each week to operate the pantry. Our volunteers include members of faith communities, UT and high school students, families, or anyone who wants to join in the important work of feeding the hungry.
All volunteers must sign up in advance before working at the Food Pantry. Volunteers must be over the the age of 10, and all Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Thursday Volunteer Shifts:
8:30 - 11:30 AM: Receive Food Deliveries - Unload, weigh, and store grocery deliveries. Heavy lifting is involved, and closed toed shoes are required. Volunteers should enter via the alley at the rear of the building and report to the Pantry Director. You must be 18 or older to participate in this assignment.
4:00 - 8:00 PM: Pantry Assistance - Move food from storage to the bagging area, pack bags and boxes for distribution, distribute food, break down boxes for recycling, remove trash. sweep, mop, and clean and sanitize equipment. Volunteers should enter via the large white gate just north of the church on San Antonio St. and report to the Pantry Director.
4:00 - 7:30 PM: Registrar - Registrars are responsible for checking clients into the food pantry and recording assistance received. Registrars must complete Central Texas Food Bank required training and have the Pantry Director's approval before volunteering.
Saturday Volunteer Shifts:
8:30 - 12:00 Noon: Pantry Assistance - Move food from storage to the bagging area, pack bags and boxes for distribution, distribute food, break down boxes for recycling, remove trash. sweep, mop, and clean and sanitize equipment. Volunteers should enter via the large white gate just north of the church on San Antonio St. and report to the Pantry Director.
9:00 - 11:30 AM: Registrar - Registrars are responsible for checking clients into the food pantry and recording assistance received. Registrars must complete Central Texas Food Bank required training and have the Pantry Director's approval before volunteering.
Please note:
Closed-toed shoes are required.
Please read our Volunteer Guidelines.
All volunteers are required to complete a Volunteer Information Form.
Persons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have a signed Parental Permission to Volunteer form.
All volunteers must read Limited Civil Rights Training (English) (Spanish).
STREET YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers serve as adult role models who can interact with the youth, occasionally participate in activities and games, but primarily are there to provide an adult presence at the center. All volunteers must have completed a background check prior to beginning their volunteer service. Contact the Executive Director, Barry Smith, to volunteer. Phone: 512-538-6332 ext. 206