We’re Better Together. Give your time.
Become a SACA Volunteer.
Volunteers make the difference!
SACA relies on volunteers to support neighbors who depend on our services. Our volunteers make it possible to provide nutritious food to over 800 families each week!
Weekday Volunteer Roles
Volunteer shifts are 2 hours. Neighbors are welcome to sign up for back-to-back shifts if they would like to volunteer for longer stretches of time.
Market
Our market volunteers help out in 3 main areas.
Warehouse Volunteers help out in the warehouse sorting food donations and preparing food for the market.
Market Volunteers support our neighbors in the market by greeting neighbors, assisting with carts, answering questions, and guiding shoppers through the Community Market process.
Food Rescue Volunteers pick up food donations from grocery stores in SACA’s truck and bring them back to SACA for sorting and stocking the Community Market.
Thrift Store
We have two main roles in the thrift store.
Sorters help sort through clothing and household donations, price items, and support inventory tracking.
Cashiers work the cash register and assist customers as needed.
A Note about Volunteering at SACA:
Due to limited staffing and the unpredictable nature of donations, SACA staff are unable to work alongside daytime volunteers for an entire shift. Staff can provide initial guidance and emergency support, but volunteers need to be able to fulfill volunteer responsibilities independently.
Volunteer shifts involve standing, bending, lifting, maneuvering carts, and communicating in English. If you anticipate any challenges with fulfilling a daytime volunteer role, please sign up for our volunteer newsletter to stay informed of other special event volunteer opportunities.
Getting Started
All volunteers start with an orientation to learn more about SACA and current volunteer opportunities. Their first few shifts will be in the warehouse supporting the market or thrift store operations behind the scenes as they get acquainted with SACA’s mission.
Ready to volunteer?
Register HERE and create a profile in our volunteer management system.
Sign up for an orientation shift.
Attend orientation to learn about SACA, tour our building, and shadow a warehouse volunteer
After you’ve completed orientation, you can sign up for your first warehouse shift!
Questions? Email us at volunteer@sacafoodshelf.org.
“I have had a wonderful time volunteering at SACA. I’m truly glad to partake in the great things they do for people in need”
— Dawn B.
