Corporate & Group Volunteering: FAQs
We depend on consistent, scheduled groups of corporate and group volunteers to stock our shelves and help our shoppers!
Could your organization commit to a once or twice monthly time slot?
Whether you’re a corporate team, community club, or group of friends, we would love to have you join us! Below are answers to our most common questions about group volunteering.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer weekly volunteer opportunities at the following times:
Monday: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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We can accommodate groups of 5–6 volunteers per shift.
At this time, we can’t host more than 6 volunteers at once. If your group is larger than 6, we would love to schedule multiple shifts! We can always use extra hands.
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To help us plan accordingly, we ask that you schedule at least 30 days in advance.
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Our Volunteers help in a lot of different, important roles! This includes:
Restocking shelves
Sorting donations
Greeting guests
Assisting in produce, meat, dairy, bakery, or general aisle areas
Packing boxes for seniors
Parking lot assistance and guest check-in
Returning carts
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Not necessarily! Volunteers from your group may be assigned to different areas, depending on where help is most needed.
But don’t worry–it’s a great way to meet new, awesome people, like yourself!
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Yes, but with a few important guidelines:
Kids must be at least 12 years old to work in the warehouse.
Children ages 12–15 must be accompanied by an adult at a 4:1 ratio (four children per one adult).
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Just basic ones!
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops, please!)
Be sure all volunteers can stand for the duration of a shift.
Wear a shirt with sleeves (short sleeves are totally fine) and make sure your torso is fully covered—this is for safety reasons.
We sometimes keep the garage door open during distribution, so it’s a good idea to dress for the weather.
We recommend comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little dusty—this is hands-on work that makes a real difference!
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Ready to book your shift or have additional questions? Reach out to our volunteer coordinator Lupe Salazar at lsalazar@ffge.org or (224) 242-3371, and we’ll get the process started!
