Opportunities From: FareStart

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 and wrap sandwichesClean and cut produceCut bread for croutonsPortion, assemble, and label mealsCreate flashcards and other

Location: 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 environment

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! 

OVERVIEW Lead Volunteers in the Community Meals Kitchen help create a welcoming, organized, and productive volunteer experience while supporting FareStart’s mission to transform lives, disrupt poverty, and nourish communities through food and job training. Lead Volunteers serve as peer leaders who support staff with volunteer coordination, orientation, kitchen setup, and meal prep activities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Welcome and check in volunteers upon arrival

·        Support new volunteers with orientation and kitchen expectations

·        Distribute aprons, hairnets, gloves, and nametags

·        Review kitchen safety, sanitation, and food handling guidelines

·        Coordinate with FareStart staff to review the day’s meal prep plan and priorities

·        Help set up prep stations, tools, and ingredients before volunteers begin work

·        Provide direction, encouragement, and task support to volunteer groups throughout the shift

·        Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment

·        Help ensure volunteers follow dress code and food safety standards

·        Communicate volunteer questions or concerns to FareStart staff

·        Support end-of-shift cleanup and organization

TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION

·        Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am-11:30am

·        Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm

·        Galaxy Studios Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle WA 98119

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        Must be 18 years or older

·        Must wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate kitchen attire

·        Must follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines and be willing to get WA Food Worker Card (FareStart is able to pay and provide service hours for taking test)

·        Must be reliable and arrive on time for scheduled shifts

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        Friendly, dependable, and comfortable leading small groups

·        Strong communication and organizational skills

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

·        Previous volunteer, food service, or leadership experience preferred but not required

·        Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing light to moderate lifting

·        Commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all volunteers and staff

Location: Galaxy Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Phone: 253-260-4266

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.

Health & Safety Considerations: 

Do not volunteer if sickFareStart is a mask-friendly environment

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! 

Join FareStart in making meals at our Community Meals Kitchen!

At FareStart, we believe everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy, and nutritious food. For more than 30 years, we have prepared and delivered meals throughout the Greater Seattle area, providing over 19 million meals to local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, youth and adult daycare centers, and schools.

Volunteers play an important role in supporting the daily production of approximately 2,365 meals. No kitchen experience is required — this is a great opportunity for hands-on volunteering, team building, and giving back to the community.

Because our meal programs rely heavily on volunteer support, attendance is very important. If you are unable to attend your scheduled shift, please unregister as soon as possible so another volunteer may sign up and help ensure meals are prepared for the community members who depend on them.

Volunteer Activities

Volunteers may assist with a variety of food preparation and kitchen support tasks based on skill level and comfort, including:

Assembling and wrapping sandwiches Washing, peeling, and cutting produce Cutting bread for croutons Portioning, assembling, and labeling meals Preparing kitchen organization materials such as flashcards and labelsLocation

Community Meals Kitchen – Galaxy Building
635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Parking & Transportation Galaxy Building Garage: approximately $16 Paid lot across the street: approximately $14 Free street parking available nearby Bus routes 24 and 30 stop nearby Shift Times

Saturdays & Sundays
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Arrival Instructions

When you arrive, please call the kitchen at 253-260-4266 for assistance entering the building.

Volunteer Attire

Volunteers working in kitchen spaces must wear:

Closed-toe, non-slip or rubber-soled shoes Full-length pants Comfortable clothing that can get dirty Long hair tied back

Aprons and hairnets will be provided. Please avoid wearing loose jewelry or nail polish.

Health & Safety Please do not volunteer if you are feeling sick FareStart is a mask-friendly environment

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!

OVERVIEW

Lead Volunteers in the Community Meals Kitchen help create a welcoming, organized, and productive volunteer experience while supporting FareStart’s mission to transform lives, disrupt poverty, and nourish communities through food and job training. Lead Volunteers serve as peer leaders who support staff with volunteer coordination, orientation, kitchen setup, and meal prep activities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Welcome and check in volunteers upon arrival

·        Support new volunteers with orientation and kitchen expectations

·        Distribute aprons, hairnets, gloves, and nametags

·        Review kitchen safety, sanitation, and food handling guidelines

·        Coordinate with FareStart staff to review the day’s meal prep plan and priorities

·        Help set up prep stations, tools, and ingredients before volunteers begin work

·        Provide direction, encouragement, and task support to volunteer groups throughout the shift

·        Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment

·        Help ensure volunteers follow dress code and food safety standards

·        Communicate volunteer questions or concerns to FareStart staff

·        Support end-of-shift cleanup and organization

TIME COMMITMENT & LOCATION

·        Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-11:30am

·        Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm

·        Galaxy Studios Building, 635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle WA 98119

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Must be 18 years or older

·        Must wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate kitchen attire

·         Must follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines and be willing to get WA Food Worker Card (FareStart is able to pay and provide service hours for taking test)

·        Must be reliable and arrive on time for scheduled shifts

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        Friendly, dependable, and comfortable leading small groups

·        Strong communication and organizational skills

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

·         Previous volunteer, food service, or leadership experience preferred but not required

·        Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing light to moderate lifting

·        Commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all volunteers and staff

Location

Community Meals Kitchen – Galaxy Building
635 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Parking & Transportation

Galaxy Building Garage: approximately $16

Paid lot across the street: approximately $14

Free street parking available nearby

Bus routes 24 and 30 stop nearby

Shift Times

Saturdays & Sundays
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Arrival Instructions

When you arrive, please call the kitchen at 253-260-4266 for assistance entering the building.

Volunteer Attire

Volunteers working in kitchen spaces must wear:

Closed-toe, non-slip or rubber-soled shoes

Full-length pants

Comfortable clothing that can get dirty

Long hair tied back

Aprons and hairnets will be provided. Please avoid wearing loose jewelry or nail polish.

Health & Safety

Please do not volunteer if you are feeling sick

FareStart is a mask-friendly environment

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!

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 up

Schedule and Location

Mondays & Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm at 700 Virginia St, Seattle WA 98101

Qualifications 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!