Volunteer: Community Meals Kitchen Meals Prep--Weekday MorningsJoin FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!
We believe everyone is entitled to fresh, healthy and nutritious food. We have over 30 years of history and expertise in preparing and delivering meals across the Greater Seattle area, producing 19 million meals for local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers and schools. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement the large amount of work that goes in to creating around 2,365 meals each day. No kitchen experience required! A great opportunity for hands-on volunteer work and team building. Food is provided! We rely on the hard work of volunteers in order to effectively serve our community. If you schedule a volunteer shift and do not show up it means others are not able to sign up and we aren't able to make the meals our community depends on. Please unregister yourself as soon as possible if you are not able to attend so others may sign up. Volunteer Duties: Volunteers will help prepare meals by completing basic preparation tasks. FareStart staff will assign tasks based on individual skill and comfort level. No cooking experience necessary! Ability to stand on hard surface for 3 hours Our insurance requires all volunteers to be at least 18 years oldLocation: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 Phone: 206-588-4020 Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along the street. Dates/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am-11:30am Attire: Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toed, non-slip/rubber-soled shoes and full-length pants. We also advise volunteers to wear clothes and shoes which can get dirty, we will provide aprons. Long hair must be tied back, and all volunteers must wear a hat or a hairnet (hairnet provided). Please refrain from wearing nail polish. Group Size: Individuals or groups of up to 5 people. All volunteers must be signed up in advance and complete a user profile on the volunteer website, those without accounts or not signed up for the shift will be turned away. Health & Safety Considerations: Do not volunteer if sickFareStart is a mask-friendly environmentPlease click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances! Volunteer Program: Community & School Meals Join FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!
We believe everyone is entitled to fresh, healthy and nutritious food. We have over 30 years of history and expertise in preparing and delivering meals across the Greater Seattle area, producing 19 million meals for local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers and schools. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement the large amount of work that goes in to creating around 2,365 meals each day. No kitchen experience required! A great opportunity for hands-on volunteer work and team building. Food is provided! We rely on the hard work of volunteers in order to effectively serve our community. If you schedule a volunteer shift and do not show up it means others are not able to sign up and we aren't able to make the meals our community depends on. Please unregister yourself as soon as possible if you are not able to attend so others may sign up. Volunteer Duties: Volunteers will help prepare meals by completing basic preparation tasks. FareStart staff will assign tasks based on individual skill and comfort level. No cooking experience necessary! Ability to stand on hard surface for 3 hours Our insurance requires all volunteers to be at least 18 years oldLocation: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 Phone: 206-588-4020 Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along the street. Dates/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am-11:30am Attire: Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toed, non-slip/rubber-soled shoes and full-length pants. We also advise volunteers to wear clothes and shoes which can get dirty, we will provide aprons. Long hair must be tied back, and all volunteers must wear a hat or a hairnet (hairnet provided). Please refrain from wearing nail polish. Group Size: Individuals or groups of up to 5 people. All volunteers must be signed up in advance and complete a user profile on the volunteer website, those without accounts or not signed up for the shift will be turned away. Health & Safety Considerations: Do not volunteer if sickFareStart is a mask-friendly environmentPlease click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances! Volunteer Program: Community & School Meals Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98119 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Community Meals Kitchen Meal Prep--WeekendsJoin FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!
We believe everyone is entitled to fresh, healthy and nutritious food. We have over 30 years of history and expertise in preparing and delivering meals across the Greater Seattle area, producing 19 million meals for local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers and schools. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement the large amount of work that goes in to creating around 2,365 meals each day. No kitchen experience required! A great opportunity for hands-on volunteer work and team building. Food is provided! Volunteer Duties: Volunteers will help prepare meals by completing basic preparation tasks. FareStart staff will assign tasks based on individual skill and comfort level. No cooking experience necessary! Ability to stand on hard surface for 5 hours18+ years oldWe rely on the hard work of volunteers in order to effectively serve our community. If you schedule a volunteer shift and do not show up it means others are not able to sign up and we aren't able to make the meals our community depends on. Please unregister yourself as soon as possible if you are not able to attend so others may sign up. Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along street. Dates/Times: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 9:45-10:00 am – arrival time, volunteers put items in lockers 10:00 am – kitchen volunteer orientation, tasks assigned 10:15 am – production begins 11:30am (30 min) lunch break* 12:00 pm– 3:00 PM – review final tasks, production resumes and help with cleanupContact: When you arrive please call the kitchen at 206-588-4020 to gain entrance to building. Attire: Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toed, non-slip/rubber soled shoes and full-length pants. We also advise volunteers to wear clothes and shoes which can get dirty, we will provide aprons. Long hair must be tied back, and all volunteers must wear a hat or a hairnet (hairnet provided). Please refrain from wearing nail polish. Group Size: Individuals or groups of up to 7 people. ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE A GALAXY DIGITAL ACCOUNT WITH FARESTART AND BE REGISTERED FOR THE SHIFT IN ADVANCED. Unregistered volunteers will be turned away. Health Considerations Do not volunteer if sickWe are a mask-friendly environmentPlease click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances! Volunteer Program: Community & School Meals Join FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!
We believe everyone is entitled to fresh, healthy and nutritious food. We have over 30 years of history and expertise in preparing and delivering meals across the Greater Seattle area, producing 19 million meals for local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers and schools. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks to help supplement the large amount of work that goes in to creating around 2,365 meals each day. No kitchen experience required! A great opportunity for hands-on volunteer work and team building. Food is provided! Volunteer Duties: Volunteers will help prepare meals by completing basic preparation tasks. FareStart staff will assign tasks based on individual skill and comfort level. No cooking experience necessary! Ability to stand on hard surface for 5 hours18+ years oldWe rely on the hard work of volunteers in order to effectively serve our community. If you schedule a volunteer shift and do not show up it means others are not able to sign up and we aren't able to make the meals our community depends on. Please unregister yourself as soon as possible if you are not able to attend so others may sign up. Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 Parking: Is available in Galaxy Building Garage ($16), a lot across the street ($14), or on the street for free. Bus routes 24 and 30 stop along street. Dates/Times: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 9:45-10:00 am – arrival time, volunteers put items in lockers 10:00 am – kitchen volunteer orientation, tasks assigned 10:15 am – production begins 11:30am (30 min) lunch break* 12:00 pm– 3:00 PM – review final tasks, production resumes and help with cleanupContact: When you arrive please call the kitchen at 206-588-4020 to gain entrance to building. Attire: Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy, closed-toed, non-slip/rubber soled shoes and full-length pants. We also advise volunteers to wear clothes and shoes which can get dirty, we will provide aprons. Long hair must be tied back, and all volunteers must wear a hat or a hairnet (hairnet provided). Please refrain from wearing nail polish. Group Size: Individuals or groups of up to 7 people. ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE A GALAXY DIGITAL ACCOUNT WITH FARESTART AND BE REGISTERED FOR THE SHIFT IN ADVANCED. Unregistered volunteers will be turned away. Health Considerations Do not volunteer if sickWe are a mask-friendly environmentPlease click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances! Volunteer Program: Community & School Meals Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98119 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food Resourcing Kitchen SupportOverview FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team partners with area food rescue nonprofits, local farms, and food businesses to pick up food donations. This product will be used in our community meals to support student training, and in other food security initiatives. It helps FareStart incorporate fresh, local, and nutritious products into those programs, diversify ingredients we wouldn’t otherwise be able to purchase, and minimize costs. Tasks This ongoing weekly volunteer role will support in a variety of activities, including: Receiving, sorting, and processing recovered and donated food for immediate use, transfer, or long-term storage Prepping product to be viable for immediate use by kitchens and for storage. Sorting, weighing, labeling and other inventory related tasks Basic kitchen prep tasks Sorting and organizing product based on each programs needs and setting items up for transfer and pick upSchedule and Location Mondays & Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm at 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101Qualifications and Requirements Be able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly Be able to stand and walk for up to 2 hours Adhere to FareStart's volunteer expectations Flexibility: tasks and amount of work may change week to week Must be 18yrs +Please click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Overview FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team partners with area food rescue nonprofits, local farms, and food businesses to pick up food donations. This product will be used in our community meals to support student training, and in other food security initiatives. It helps FareStart incorporate fresh, local, and nutritious products into those programs, diversify ingredients we wouldn’t otherwise be able to purchase, and minimize costs. Tasks This ongoing weekly volunteer role will support in a variety of activities, including: Receiving, sorting, and processing recovered and donated food for immediate use, transfer, or long-term storage Prepping product to be viable for immediate use by kitchens and for storage. Sorting, weighing, labeling and other inventory related tasks Basic kitchen prep tasks Sorting and organizing product based on each programs needs and setting items up for transfer and pick upSchedule and Location Mondays & Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm at 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101Qualifications and Requirements Be able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly Be able to stand and walk for up to 2 hours Adhere to FareStart's volunteer expectations Flexibility: tasks and amount of work may change week to week Must be 18yrs +Please click this link to view the On-Site Volunteering Information Sheet before your shift. You will find key information here, including photos of building entrances! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Guest Chef Night Volunteer ServerOverview Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteer community members. All revenue and donations from the event support FareStart's job training and placement programs. Volunteer servers will be providing table service for the evening. DUTIES Under the direction of the Service Leads: Pre-Service: Pour water, light candles. During Service: Serve meals, take beverage orders, and serve Non-alcoholic beverages, bus tables, refill waters, provide excellent customer service. End of Service: Take all dishes to dishwasher, put all linens in Aramark rental bags, wipe down tables in your section with sanitizer, assist beverage expo with breaking down beverage line and restocking and cleaning counter, assist with mezzanine and PDR breakdown and clean up. TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION • Thursday 3:30pm-9:30pm • 700 Virginia St. Seattle WA 98101 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 18 + years of age • Must agree to adhere to volunteer expectations • Attire: Sturdy, closed toed, non-slip shoes, no exposed underarms or midriffs, skirts or shorts no shorter than 6 inches above the knee. Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Overview Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteer community members. All revenue and donations from the event support FareStart's job training and placement programs. Volunteer servers will be providing table service for the evening. DUTIES Under the direction of the Service Leads: Pre-Service: Pour water, light candles. During Service: Serve meals, take beverage orders, and serve Non-alcoholic beverages, bus tables, refill waters, provide excellent customer service. End of Service: Take all dishes to dishwasher, put all linens in Aramark rental bags, wipe down tables in your section with sanitizer, assist beverage expo with breaking down beverage line and restocking and cleaning counter, assist with mezzanine and PDR breakdown and clean up. TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION • Thursday 3:30pm-9:30pm • 700 Virginia St. Seattle WA 98101 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 18 + years of age • Must agree to adhere to volunteer expectations • Attire: Sturdy, closed toed, non-slip shoes, no exposed underarms or midriffs, skirts or shorts no shorter than 6 inches above the knee. Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98312 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Represent FareStart as an AmbassadorAs a FareStart Ambassador, you will be introducing new people to FareStart to help us grow support for our mission. This enables us to welcome more students, expand our programs, and empower even more graduates on their path forward.
Responsibilities Pick up information booth materials from FareStart downtown location @ 700 Virginia St. (can be done in the day's leading up to event if desired)Transport materials to event location and set up info boothEngage with the community around FareStart's mission, recruit volunteers, answer questions and direct toward our written materials and website.Return materials to FareStart in the days following the event.Qualifications Knowledgeable about FareStart and able to talk with the community--information and talking points will be provided.Able to pick up and drop off physical materials.18 + years of age.Complete a brief interview with FareStart staff.If you are interested, email us at volunteer@farestart.org for more information and to schedule a brief interview.Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration As a FareStart Ambassador, you will be introducing new people to FareStart to help us grow support for our mission. This enables us to welcome more students, expand our programs, and empower even more graduates on their path forward.
Responsibilities Pick up information booth materials from FareStart downtown location @ 700 Virginia St. (can be done in the day's leading up to event if desired)Transport materials to event location and set up info boothEngage with the community around FareStart's mission, recruit volunteers, answer questions and direct toward our written materials and website.Return materials to FareStart in the days following the event.Qualifications Knowledgeable about FareStart and able to talk with the community--information and talking points will be provided.Able to pick up and drop off physical materials.18 + years of age.Complete a brief interview with FareStart staff.If you are interested, email us at volunteer@farestart.org for more information and to schedule a brief interview.Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: Yes |