Volunteer


“I started volunteering because I wanted to give back. And then I got to know people—the volunteers, the people who are employed here, and it was different than my experience at other nonprofits. It really seems like this is a nonprofit that cares about the community and is really behind your mission, and doing the best you can.”

– Feeding Champlain Volunteer


Volunteer with Feeding
Champlain Valley!

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to give back to your community?  Apply today to join the Feeding Champlain Valley volunteer team and help us fight hunger in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties.

Whether it’s packing food, delivering groceries, stocking shelves, or gleaning, Feeding Champlain Valley provides hands-on volunteer opportunities to support our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.  We have over 250 volunteers across all of our programs and services, and they are the backbone of the work we do!

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Here are some of the ways our volunteers provide support:

Food Shelf in Burlington, NorthWest Family Foods (St. Albans), and the Richford Food Shelf:

  • Stock shelves, fridges, and freezers with perishable and non-perishable food
  • Greet and assist community members through the intake process
  • Pick up donations from our local partners, including grocery stores, businesses, and farms
  • Unload, weigh, and record food donations
  • Process bulk items into individual servings


Culinary Program (Burlington):

  • Prep breakfast and lunch
  • Serve community meal
  • Help with dishwashing and cleaning


Colchester Distribution Center:

  • Pack online market orders
  • Deliver grocery boxes to homes and sites throughout Chittenden County (must use your own car)


Addison Food Hub (Middlebury):

  • Greet and assist community members through the intake process
  • Pack online market orders
  • Deliver grocery boxes to homes and sites in Addison County (must use your own car)


Sheldon Distribution Center:

  • Pack boxes at our Sheldon Distribution Center 
  • Deliver grocery boxes to homes and sites throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties (must use your own car)


Gleaning:

  • Glean from fields and orchards throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties or Chittenden County