Volunteer

Special call for volunteers

Hopelink has an immediate need for volunteers at all five food banks. Tasks include behind-the-scenes help boxing food, bagging produce, sorting donated food and other needs, as well as distributing the boxes to community members at outside entrances. Days and times vary, with a variety of daytime shifts available. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

In addition – when we are able to confirm a date for re-opening all centers to the public – we will need help re-stocking the shelves, as we prepare to welcome clients back into our grocery store-style food banks!

And finally, once food bank doors are officially open, we will need volunteers both behind-the-scenes and serving clients, sorting and bagging food, re-stocking shelves and checking clients in and out.

Ready to Volunteer? Here's How:

Individual Volunteering

Sign up to volunteer:

Fill out our online volunteer application. Once we have processed your background check we will invite you to attend a virtual volunteer orientation. Please allow for up to one week to process your application.
Register for the required volunteer orientation session (once the background check has been completed, you will be invited to orientation).

Age requirements: The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old and some jobs may require volunteers to be at least 18.

Please contact the Volunteer Program with any questions regarding individual or community service volunteering, volunteerwithus@hopelink.org or (425)869-6066.

Community Service Volunteering

Hopelink has limited opportunities to complete court-ordered community service. If you are looking to complete court-ordered community service, please contact volunteerwithus@hopelink.org or (425)869-6066.

Requirements

Pass a Washington State Patrol background check.
Meet age requirements, minimum age to volunteer is 16.
Attend an orientation at one of Hopelink’s 5 centers.

A minimum of 20 hours commitment (even if the court mandate or school requirement is less) and a minimum 3 month commitment. Confirmation of service hours will not be provided until you complete 20 hours.

Ready to volunteer?
Fill out our online volunteer application, once we have processed your background check we will invite you to attend a volunteer orientation.

Group Volunteering

Hopelink has limited opportunities available to volunteer as a group. All volunteers in your group must be at least 16 years old. Please contact Liz, ewaesche@hopelink.org for more information.

Volunteer Sign-up

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Most of our volunteer opportunities occur Monday – Friday during regular business hours.

All Hopelink volunteers are placed based on the individual or group's availability and Hopelink's needs.