At Surrey Food Bank, volunteers are the hands and hearts behind everything we do. Whether you’re sorting food, packing hampers, or welcoming neighbours at the door, your time makes a real difference. This is community in action, and there’s always room for one more.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Surrey Food Bank. We’re grateful for the strong response from our community. Individual volunteer applications are currently closed while we welcome and train our newest volunteers.
Our next application window will be June 1–5. Please check back then to apply.
Our Volunteer Events Team supports fundraising, awareness, and community engagement outside of the food bank. These volunteers help ensure a warm, organized, and professional presence at community festivals, corporate activations, and signature fundraising events.
Off-site events are often the first interaction community members have with Surrey Food Bank. As part of this team, you may support:
No fundraising experience is required. Full training is provided.
Volunteer Events Team opportunities are typically:
Our Group Volunteer Team helps complete important behind-the-scenes work that keeps our operations running smoothly. These team-based shifts are perfect for workplaces, schools, community groups, and clubs looking to volunteer together in a meaningful and hands-on way.
Depending on the needs of the day, group volunteers may support with:
All training is provided and staff are present throughout the shift. Please note that some lifting (approximately 10–20 lbs) may be required during volunteer activities.
To volunteer with us, your group of volunteer will need:
