Volunteer

Support our day-to-day operations inside the food bank. Food Bank Volunteers help sort and organize donations, stock shelves, assist with distribution, and welcome neighbours during service hours. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity and requires a regular shift commitment.

You will be part of the team that keeps our shelves stocked and our distribution running smoothly.

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:

• Event setup and tear-down
• Guest welcome and engagement
• Donation station support following clear procedures
• Wayfinding and visibility
• Content capture when assigned

No fundraising experience is required. Full training is provided.

Scheduling & Availability

Volunteer Events Team opportunities are typically:

• Scheduled 4–6 weeks in advance
• Held mostly on weekends (morning, afternoon, or evening shifts)
• Posted through Better Impact, where you can sign up based on availability

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.

What Your Group Will Do

Depending on the needs of the day, group volunteers may support with:

• Hamper Preparation – Assembling hampers or stocking distribution areas so clients receive the right items.
• Distributing food – Provide guidance by informing clients about the number of items they are allowed to take from each station, helping ensure the distribution runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Warehouse tasks- Restocking shelves, and keeping shared spaces tidy.
• Special Projects  – Supporting programs, large donation days, or one time projects that need extra hands.

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.

Next steps – Applying, Scheduling and Availability

To volunteer with us, your group of volunteer will need:

• Fill out the group form
• Book your shift in advance through our Volunteer team
• Shifts scheduled on weekdays (except Wednesdays) 
• Shift: 8:30am to 1:00pm (must stay the entire period)
• Designed for groups of 4 to 10 volunteers
• CRC is not required to corporate and school groups