The Distribution Center posts an entire month's calendar one month in advance on the first business day of the month. Once a shift is full, it will disappear from the calendar.
This opportunity takes place at our Distribution Center, which is located at 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075.
Description: Volunteer as an individual to help us repack bulk rice, beans, or pasta into one-pound bags for hungry North Texans in a warehouse environment while working cooperatively with other volunteers and staff. Specific dress code regulations are required for this opportunity; please review the dress code policy below. Volunteers may potentially be lifting 20 - 25 pound boxes.
Age Requirements: According to safety guidelines, all attendees must be 16 years of age or older.
Dress Code: Due to the nature of this opportunity, a strict dress code policy will be enforced.
- Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops).
- Wedding bands with no stones may be worn under gloves. Medical alert bracelets and necklaces may be worn under gloves or tucked into your shirt. No other jewelry(earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces, watches, etc.) will be allowed to be worn in the room.
- No loose clothing or sleeveless shirts are allowed. Short-sleeve shirts are recommended.
- Outer layers such as jackets and cardigans must be removed. Long sleeves will be required to be tucked into gloves.
- NTFB will provide gloves that must be worn while in the room. You may not supply your own gloves for this opportunity.
- NTFB will provide hair nets and beard nets that must be worn while in the room. A hat may not be worn instead of a hair net.
Commitment: The shift will begin promptly at 9:00am and 1:00pm. Check-in begins at 8:30am and 12:30pm. This opportunity does not allow for volunteers arriving after the start time to join the shift. Any volunteer arriving after 9:00am or 1:00pm will not be allowed to volunteer for this opportunity.
Need to cancel, here is how you can cancel? We appreciate you canceling your registration in a timely manner so we may offer the slots to other volunteers.
Safety: We invite volunteers into our facility to help fight hunger and it is important that we maintain a safe environment. Volunteers are expected to comply with all rules, follow the directions given by station leaders, and immediately report any accidents to a staff member.
Due to the nature of this opportunity, strict safety rules will be in place. You must comply to all safety guidelines, including wearing the provided personal protective equipment. Failure to follow the safety rules will result in removal from this opportunity.
Phone and Personal Belongings: Phones, earbuds, wallets, jewelry(including watches), and other belongings are not allowed to be on your person in the Repack Room. Small personal lockers are provided right outside the space. You will be unable to access these items during the shift. Bags, such as purses or backpacks, will not fit inside these lockers.
Accommodation Needs: This opportunity includes standing, bending, and potentially lifting 25-50 pounds. Please let us know if you have accommodation needs.
Tracking Hours: Any volunteer (youth or adult) needing to track hours for employer matches, school, scholarships, scouts, etc. must create their own account, sign up, and check in for every shift with a staff member. If you are not in our system, we cannot verify hours. If you check in through the Galaxy site or add your own hours, they will not be approved. By checking in with a staff member your hours will be entered in automatically. In addition to tracking hours in our online system, you may ask the Volunteer Experience Team for a North Texas Food Bank Hour Verification Form after the shift. Our policy is to not sign any court-appointed service documents including time sheets.
Lobby Hours: Normal lobby hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Shift Closure: If we need to cancel a shift for any reason, a cancellation email will be sent to all volunteers who signed up by 8:00 a.m.
Inviting News Media: Please make arrangements prior to your shift with the North Texas Food Bank’s Communication Team if you are inviting news media.
Donations: We're so thankful for your generosity when you volunteer. Ask the volunteer coordinator for more info!
Parking: Carpooling is highly recommended. Thank you for not parking in a reserved spot or in the lot of our neighbors.
