SETX Food Bank Event Listing, Registration & Policies



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Welcome to the Southeast Texas Food Bank Community Event Registration & Volunteer Information System (CERVIS). Thank you for your desire to serve as part of the Southeast Texas Food Bank team.

 

The shifts listed below are those which still need volunteers. To learn more about a shift, click on the shift name.

 

 

Before you commit -

Make sure you are available to be here when the shift begins-

Check the address of the shift -

We have different locations for some volunteer opportunities.

 

To begin the registration process, click on the shift registration button below.

 

We look forward to serving with you!

 

If you need COURT ORDERED community service hours please contact Volunteer Services before you make a profile. We do not accept all community service applicants.

 

 

POLICIES:

All volunteer shifts are scheduled in advance through the online calendar. This is the responsibility of the volunteer to check prior to each visit, make sure your shift has not been cancelled.

 

If you need assistance registering, please call Volunteer Services and we will assist in advance.

 

Walk-ins are not accepted.

 

Age Requirements

The minimum age for volunteers is 13 for interior warehouse sessions.

 

Children ages 8-12 may attend PRE SET Activities planned in advance with Volunteer Service Staff.

 

Youth volunteer safety ratio requires one adult volunteer for every five volunteers under age 18.

Physical Requirements

Volunteers working shifts must be able to use their hands, fingers, and arms with dexterity; be able to physically handle, lift, and move up to 30 pounds; and stand during the entire 2 to 3-hour shift. On rare occasions we have volunteer opportunities for people looking for light physical duty: Inquire by contacting the Volunteer Services (409) 839-8777 x116

 

Attire

The dress code for warehouse volunteers is casual and comfortable. All warehouse volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes. Volunteers wearing sandals or flip-flops won’t be allowed to volunteer. Please ensure everyone in your group is aware of this policy. Volunteers should dress in layers, as work areas can range from very warm to very cool.

Personal Items

Bags and purses aren’t allowed in the warehouse:

Please secure them in our lockers or your vehicle.

Bottled water is provided. Refillable plastic water bottles are allowed; glass bottles and all sugary drinks aren’t.

Cell phones are allowed in the warehouse, but only for taking pictures. Personal calls interrupt the shift, if you must take a call, we ask that you move away from the project.

Parking

Volunteer parking is available anywhere in the main parking lot.

Please do not park in our TRUCK RECIEVING AREA

We also ask that you do do not block  the AGENCY PICK UP AREA. 

Arrival   

Volunteers enter through the Volunteer Service Bldg. #2 entrance. All volunteers are required to sign- in using our kiosk, clipboard or volunteer service specialist to help us track service hours.

Late Arrivals/ Cancellations

Please make sure you arrive on time for your scheduled volunteer shift. 

 

Groups are asked to notify us within 48 hours of a cancellation or significant group size change.

 

Each shift includes a welcome, training, time to work on the project, and a wrap-up that includes a report on how much was accomplished.

 

When volunteers are late or leave early, they’re unable to receive the full volunteer experience. We prefer that all volunteers stay for the entire shift.

 

Those unable to volunteer for the entire shift should sign up to volunteer at another time.

Health Notifications

Volunteers who are sick on the day of a scheduled shift should reschedule for another day. Anyone experiencing symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, and/or exposed cuts, boils, sores, or infected wounds are asked to stay home and get well.

 

Volunteer Conduct and Safety

Harassment

Southeast Texas Food Bank has a strict policy against employee or volunteer harassment. Harassment in any form (verbal, physical, mental, or sexual in nature) is against policy and will result in dismissal. If you experience or observe harassment, notify the volunteer service specialist immediately.

Smoking Policy

Smoking/chewing tobacco is only permitted in a designated outdoor area behind the building.

 

Hygiene

Volunteers must wash hands with soap and water after using restrooms, and whenever hands become contaminated.

 

Conduct

Per food safety and warehouse safety guidelines, we ask the following from all volunteers:

Safety

No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted on Southeast Texas Food Bank premises.


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