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. 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. Assemble boxes for meal deliveryAssemble and wrap sandwichesClean and cut produceCut bread for croutonsPortion and label mealsLocation: 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. 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. Assemble boxes for meal deliveryAssemble and wrap sandwichesClean and cut produceCut bread for croutonsPortion and label mealsLocation: 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: Guest Chef Night Pre-Event SupportOverview FareStart invited local chefs to work with our students to prepare a 3-course meal for our guests. All proceeds and donations from Guest Chef Night go back into our program to fund student services and training. Duties Fold printed menus Fold napkinsShine glasses and silverwareTime Commitment & Location 2pm-4pmFareStart Office: 700 Virginia St. Seattle, WA 98101Qualifications 18+ years of ageMust agree to adhere to volunteer expectations.Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Overview FareStart invited local chefs to work with our students to prepare a 3-course meal for our guests. All proceeds and donations from Guest Chef Night go back into our program to fund student services and training. Duties Fold printed menus Fold napkinsShine glasses and silverwareTime Commitment & Location 2pm-4pmFareStart Office: 700 Virginia St. Seattle, WA 98101Qualifications 18+ years of ageMust agree to adhere to volunteer expectations.Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: No |
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: Service Lead--Guest Chef NightOVERVIEW
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 Guest Chef Night support FareStart's job training and placement programs. DUTIES
TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 Guest Chef Night support FareStart's job training and placement programs. DUTIES
TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98312 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Runner--Guest Chef NightOVERVIEW
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Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night OVERVIEW
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Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Hot Expo--Guest Chef NightOVERVIEW
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Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night OVERVIEW
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Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98312 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Beverage Server--Guest Chef NightOVERVIEW
DUTIES Beverage servers are equipped to provide knowledgeable suggestions about wine and answer TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION
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Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night OVERVIEW
DUTIES Beverage servers are equipped to provide knowledgeable suggestions about wine and answer TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Host Runner--Guest Chef NightOVERVIEW
DUTIES • With direction from Host, show guests to their assigned table. TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night OVERVIEW
DUTIES • With direction from Host, show guests to their assigned table. TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Flex Guest Chef NightThis volunteer role will flex as needed to fill in gaps and support in a variety of roles. Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night This volunteer role will flex as needed to fill in gaps and support in a variety of roles. Volunteer Program: Guest Chef Night Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98312 Allow Groups: No |
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: Donor Thank You Call SupportHelp FareStart properly thank and appreciate donors who are supporting our mission to disrupt poverty, nourish communities and transform lives. Volunteers signing up for this opportunity are indicating their interest and availability during the week day to make phone calls and send emails to donors from their homes or offices. Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration Help FareStart properly thank and appreciate donors who are supporting our mission to disrupt poverty, nourish communities and transform lives. Volunteers signing up for this opportunity are indicating their interest and availability during the week day to make phone calls and send emails to donors from their homes or offices. Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: No |
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: Food Pathways Mock InterviewsFareStart’s job training programs operate at our retail and classroom locations. We need your help to provide additional mock interview practice to our students as they prepare for interviewing in this constantly evolving job market. Mock Interview volunteers will interview students and provide feedback to students directly and to staff using a feedback form so that students can learn about best interview practices. DUTIES Work one-on-one with our students in a professional settingInterview students using common interview questions that are providedProvide verbal and written feedback to students on interview skillsProvide feedback to staff on student interviews, interview process and industry best practices TIME COMMITMENT AND LOCATION 7:45am-9:15am Tuesdays and Wednesdays as scheduled 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in recruiting, HR or experience managing/hiring staff Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to give constructive feedback and insightful interviewing tips Understanding of our students’ barriers to employment and expected boundaries Must be 18 years of age or olderPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Reflective of students: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and/or experience with barriers to employmentVolunteer Program: Job Training and Employment Programs FareStart’s job training programs operate at our retail and classroom locations. We need your help to provide additional mock interview practice to our students as they prepare for interviewing in this constantly evolving job market. Mock Interview volunteers will interview students and provide feedback to students directly and to staff using a feedback form so that students can learn about best interview practices. DUTIES Work one-on-one with our students in a professional settingInterview students using common interview questions that are providedProvide verbal and written feedback to students on interview skillsProvide feedback to staff on student interviews, interview process and industry best practices TIME COMMITMENT AND LOCATION 7:45am-9:15am Tuesdays and Wednesdays as scheduled 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in recruiting, HR or experience managing/hiring staff Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to give constructive feedback and insightful interviewing tips Understanding of our students’ barriers to employment and expected boundaries Must be 18 years of age or olderPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Reflective of students: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and/or experience with barriers to employmentVolunteer Program: Job Training and Employment Programs Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Harvesting at Beacon Food ForestOnce a month, instead of Sofia's usual Monday Food Resourcing Kitchen Shift, volunteers will meet at the Beacon Food Forest located in Beacon Hill. You will be assisting with a small-scale harvest of mainly herbs, along with some berries and greens that will go towards our Community & School Meals Programs. It is a great way to get outside for a bit and enjoy the nice weather! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Once a month, instead of Sofia's usual Monday Food Resourcing Kitchen Shift, volunteers will meet at the Beacon Food Forest located in Beacon Hill. You will be assisting with a small-scale harvest of mainly herbs, along with some berries and greens that will go towards our Community & School Meals Programs. It is a great way to get outside for a bit and enjoy the nice weather! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98108 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Glean with FareStart at 21 Acres FarmJoin us at 21-acres Farm in Woodinville to Glean produce for the Community!
FareStart’s Food Security Team works with local partners to support our food rescue and access initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be used at our Mobile Community Markets to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity and will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals. 21 Acres is a leader in sustainable and regenerative practices, serving as a living laboratory center for sustainable ways of living. Their purpose is to promote the benefits of local food systems within the context of climate challenges through their farm, community gardens, native plant nursery, education center, and more. For those new to gleaning, gleaning is: The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestPlease watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift: Lifting heavy objects Knife Safety Looking to get to 21 Acres on the bus from Seattle? Check out this route suggestion. Click here for parking and driving instructions After the Glean you are invited to enjoy the amenities of 21 acres which include: Visit Campus, they offer farm walks, building tours to learn about their LEED platinum certified building Community Events, learn more and register here: 21 Acres Classes and Events Farm Steward Saturdays each week from April to November-work alongside knowledgeable 21 acres staff on a variety of seasonal restoration and farm projects that build soil health and climate resilience. Shop the Farm Market! 21 Acres Farm MarketVolunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Join us at 21-acres Farm in Woodinville to Glean produce for the Community!
FareStart’s Food Security Team works with local partners to support our food rescue and access initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be used at our Mobile Community Markets to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity and will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals. 21 Acres is a leader in sustainable and regenerative practices, serving as a living laboratory center for sustainable ways of living. Their purpose is to promote the benefits of local food systems within the context of climate challenges through their farm, community gardens, native plant nursery, education center, and more. For those new to gleaning, gleaning is: The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestPlease watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift: Lifting heavy objects Knife Safety Looking to get to 21 Acres on the bus from Seattle? Check out this route suggestion. Click here for parking and driving instructions After the Glean you are invited to enjoy the amenities of 21 acres which include: Visit Campus, they offer farm walks, building tours to learn about their LEED platinum certified building Community Events, learn more and register here: 21 Acres Classes and Events Farm Steward Saturdays each week from April to November-work alongside knowledgeable 21 acres staff on a variety of seasonal restoration and farm projects that build soil health and climate resilience. Shop the Farm Market! 21 Acres Farm MarketVolunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98072 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Glean with FareStart at Oxbow FarmJoin us at Oxbow Farm in Carnation to Glean produce for the Community!
FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity. For those new to gleaning, gleaning is: The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestPlease watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift: Lifting heavy objects Knife Safety Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Join us at Oxbow Farm in Carnation to Glean produce for the Community!
FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity. For those new to gleaning, gleaning is: The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestPlease watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift: Lifting heavy objects Knife Safety Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98014 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Glean with FareStart at The Bellevue Urban GardenJoin us at The Bellevue Urban Garden (tBUG) in Bellevue to Glean produce for the Community!
FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity. For those new to gleaning, gleaning is: The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestPlease watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift: Lifting heavy objects Knife Safety Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Join us at The Bellevue Urban Garden (tBUG) in Bellevue to Glean produce for the Community!
FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity. For those new to gleaning, gleaning is: The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestPlease watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift: Lifting heavy objects Knife Safety Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98007 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Glean with FareStart at Carnation FarmsJoin us at Carnation Farms in Carnation to Glean produce for the Community!
FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity. For those new to gleaning, gleaning is: The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestPlease watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift: Lifting heavy objects Knife Safety Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Join us at Carnation Farms in Carnation to Glean produce for the Community!
FareStart’s Food Resourcing Team works with local partners to support our food security and rescue initiatives. From our local growers, we glean any goods that are seconds, in excess, or that they would like to donate. This product will be incorporated into our Community and School Meals kitchens to provide local, nutritious food to communities experiencing food insecurity. For those new to gleaning, gleaning is: The act of harvesting or collecting unused or surplus produce from farms and distributing it to those experiencing food insecurity Traditionally defined as gathering anything left over after a harvestPlease watch these two training videos before showing up at your shift: Lifting heavy objects Knife Safety Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98014 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Glean Lead at Oxbow FarmThe Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98014 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Transport VolunteerThe Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will transport the produce from FareStart to the correlating food bank that requested it. Specific information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to become van trained Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will transport the produce from FareStart to the correlating food bank that requested it. Specific information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to become van trained Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98101 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Glean Lead at tBUGThe Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98008 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Glean Lead at 21 AcresThe Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98072 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Glean Lead at Carnation FarmsThe Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning The Food Resourcing team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security by transporting excess donated products we receive from our local farm partners that cannot be used within FareStart to our local food bank partners instead. The volunteer will lead fellow volunteers in harvesting produce at the farm; then will transport produce from the farm to the correlating food bank that requested it. Essential information will be provided beforehand, as well as directions to any locations being traveled to. Requirements: Having a personal vehicle to transport food in or willing to be van trained Preferred: The ability to attend regular shifts (once a week or once every other week). However, we will take any help you are willing to give! Volunteer Program: Food Resourcing--Kitchen Support & Farm Gleaning Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 98014 Allow Groups: No |
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 |
Volunteer: Marketing & Communications Administrative SupportOverview FareStart provides job training and wraparound support services to individuals experiencing barriers to employment so that they have the tools, training and support needed to gain long-term employment. The Communications team works to generate awareness and support for our mission through email and social marketing, outreach materials, point of sale, public advocacy, and our website. Tasks This ongoing bi-weekly volunteer role will support in a variety of activities, including: Transcribing and documenting quotes from student graduations and story-telling interviews Subtitling videos Inventorying and organizing content (photos, files, etc.) on shared Marcomm storage drive Inventorying and organizing content in Dropbox account Uploading content to various platformsImprove quality of website traffic through Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Google AdWords support Organizing and uploading content to External Affairs SharePoint site Other administrative tasks as needed Schedule and Location Up to 8 hours every other week Flexibility for onsite vs remote work shifts Office address: 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101 Qualifications Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Canva, Hootsuite, Mailchimp and WordPress Basic graphic design experienceKnowledge of SEO best practices helpful but not mandatory Respect of confidential and private informationMust adhere to volunteer expectations Flexibility: tasks and amount of work may change week to weekVolunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration Overview FareStart provides job training and wraparound support services to individuals experiencing barriers to employment so that they have the tools, training and support needed to gain long-term employment. The Communications team works to generate awareness and support for our mission through email and social marketing, outreach materials, point of sale, public advocacy, and our website. Tasks This ongoing bi-weekly volunteer role will support in a variety of activities, including: Transcribing and documenting quotes from student graduations and story-telling interviews Subtitling videos Inventorying and organizing content (photos, files, etc.) on shared Marcomm storage drive Inventorying and organizing content in Dropbox account Uploading content to various platformsImprove quality of website traffic through Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Google AdWords support Organizing and uploading content to External Affairs SharePoint site Other administrative tasks as needed Schedule and Location Up to 8 hours every other week Flexibility for onsite vs remote work shifts Office address: 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101 Qualifications Comfortable with computers, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Canva, Hootsuite, Mailchimp and WordPress Basic graphic design experienceKnowledge of SEO best practices helpful but not mandatory Respect of confidential and private informationMust adhere to volunteer expectations Flexibility: tasks and amount of work may change week to weekVolunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Ambassador VolunteerGOAL OF THE POSITION To help promote FareStart to the community, engage people and get them excited and informed about FareStart’s work. VARIATIONS Volunteer ambassadors will have the opportunity to partake in one or more of the following types of ambassador roles. TABLING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving. Volunteers will be provided with a packet that includes table layouts, FAQ, notes about FareStart, sample spiels and training to prepare them. Volunteers will be asked to collect supplies at FareStart, take them to the event, set up the table and then represent FareStart at the event. Afterwards the volunteer will be responsible for returning materials to FareStart. Must be able to carry 25 lbs. SPEAKING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving and third-party events. Volunteers will be provided with notes about FareStart, scripts, as well as the opportunity to shadow. Most speaking engagements last from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the event. COMMUNITY EVENTS- Ambassador volunteers will get first access to special events where we want to send in knowledgeable volunteers to represent FareStart in the community.PROGRAMS OUTREACH AMBASSADOR- Represent FareStart at our community partner locations and help recruit new students. This is an ambassador role with a twist, emphasizing the Job Training and Employment Programs and impacting student enrollment. Volunteer outreach will increase the capacity for our programs team to engage with the community.
LOCATION Events usually take place during regular business hours (a few nights and weekends) both virtually and at various locations around the Seattle area and at FareStart locations. Opportunities will be assigned voluntarily on a first come first served basis.
Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration GOAL OF THE POSITION To help promote FareStart to the community, engage people and get them excited and informed about FareStart’s work. VARIATIONS Volunteer ambassadors will have the opportunity to partake in one or more of the following types of ambassador roles. TABLING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving. Volunteers will be provided with a packet that includes table layouts, FAQ, notes about FareStart, sample spiels and training to prepare them. Volunteers will be asked to collect supplies at FareStart, take them to the event, set up the table and then represent FareStart at the event. Afterwards the volunteer will be responsible for returning materials to FareStart. Must be able to carry 25 lbs. SPEAKING- These events are most often linked to workplace giving and third-party events. Volunteers will be provided with notes about FareStart, scripts, as well as the opportunity to shadow. Most speaking engagements last from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the event. COMMUNITY EVENTS- Ambassador volunteers will get first access to special events where we want to send in knowledgeable volunteers to represent FareStart in the community.PROGRAMS OUTREACH AMBASSADOR- Represent FareStart at our community partner locations and help recruit new students. This is an ambassador role with a twist, emphasizing the Job Training and Employment Programs and impacting student enrollment. Volunteer outreach will increase the capacity for our programs team to engage with the community.
LOCATION Events usually take place during regular business hours (a few nights and weekends) both virtually and at various locations around the Seattle area and at FareStart locations. Opportunities will be assigned voluntarily on a first come first served basis.
Volunteer Program: Event Staffing and Administration Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98312 Allow Groups: No |