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Pack Boxes of Nutritious Food

Join us in the fight against hunger by signing up to volunteer! Through volunteer opportunities like this, Share and our partners serve more than 1 million people every year! 

 

What's the opportunity?

Support our warehouse operations, helping seniors, families, and individuals facing food insecurity in the Philadelphia region. You'll come to Share's warehouse and work with a group of other volunteers to pack 30lb boxes of shelf-stable food on a packaging line. Warehouse Volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to:

  • Assembly line box packing 
  • Weighing food boxes 
  • Packing cars with nutritious food boxes for home deliveries
  • Prepping assembly line
  • Mixing produce pallets
  • Packing produce bags 

Physical Expectations: As a warehouse volunteer, you'll be expected to lift products (between 2-5 lbs) to help pack boxes on an assembly line. You'll be expected to lift food boxes between 30-31 lbs. 

What to Bring/Wear: You'll be required to wear weather-appropriate clothing, closed-toed shoes (please no sandals, flip-flops, crocs, Yeezys, Uggs or any other shoe that exposes your foot, or does not have a sturdy outer covering. If you're able, please bring gloves, food, and water. Light refreshments and seating will be provided. 

Location: Share Food Program Warehouse is now temporarily located at 3111 W. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132.

Parking: We offer limited parking on-site in the lower parking lot. Spots located below Restore.  Follow Share parking signs. Free street parking is conveniently located along Allegheny Ave.

Age Restrictions: Volunteers ages 13+ are permitted to participate in this opportunity. All volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a chaperone. 

 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 PM -  3:00 PM ET

Share Volunteer Packing, 3111 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132

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Terms

1. I am aware that I am not an agent or employee of Share and have no authority to bind Share, and I agree that I am entirely responsible for my own actions.

2. I have no special needs, or medical or physical limitations, or, if I have a special need, or medical or physical limitation, it has been brought to Share's attention, and the issue has been adequately addressed by Share, and I am comfortable serving as a volunteer for Share.

3. If any accident or injury occurs, I will immediately notify Share.

4. I will not conduct any acts of violence or harassment or make any derogatory comments to others, or enter into unauthorized areas, or use equipment or products without authorization, and I understand that if any of these actions do occur, I will immediately be asked to leave the facility.

5. If I become aware of any potentially dangerous condition of or on Share's premises or otherwise, I will immediately take all reasonable precautions to protect myself and others, and immediately notify Share of the condition.

6. I understand that, if I am under the age of 18, I will not operate any machinery, or use any motorized or electrical tools. If I am a Leader of a Volunteer Group, I understand that I will be responsible for monitoring safety rules and correcting any potential violations.

7. If I am under the age of 18, I agree to work in a group of at least 2 people, and will work under the supervision of a Leader.

9. Share will not be responsible for any illnesses of any nature that may result from contact with anyone inside, at, or outside of the Share premises.

10. I am not experiencing symptoms of illness and have not knowingly been in contact with anyone demonstrating symptoms of illness.

11. Were I to experience symptoms of illness or if I had been knowingly been in contact with anyone known to have an illness or demonstrating symptoms that one would reasonably construe to be an illness, I would immediately notify Share, refrain from volunteering, and not resume any volunteering on behalf of Share until I have achieved a period of isolation in accordance with recommendations of local, state, and national health services and guidelines.

12. I will not ride on any carts or pile jacks, or climb on any boxes or pallets, and will not partake in any potentially dangerous activities that could harm myself or others, such as jumping off of docks, standing in the forklift route, standing behind or in front of moving vehicles, or departing or entering the dock or parking area.

13. I will immediately notify Share of any spills, wet areas, or potential trip and fall hazards, and agree to avoid any slippery or dangerous surfaces that may cause a slip or trip and fall accident to occur.

14. I agree that I will not stand on pallets, walk through spills, walk on plastic shrink wrap, or walk on freezer or cooler floors that may be wet, damp, or slippery. I agree that I will not climb on ladders or vehicles.

15. I agree that, when offloading from delivery trucks, I will be aware of holes in the floor of those trucks.

16. I will not wear open footwear or walk with bare feet on Share property, as I understand this could cause or lead to injury.

17. I agree to follow all instructions of the Leader of my Volunteer Group and Share staff and governing authorities regarding personal hygiene, including agreeing to frequently wash my hands, keeping a safe distance from others, and wearing clothing and equipment designed for personal and group safety.

18. I agree that I will not take from the Share property any food, supplies, or equipment belonging to Share or others.

19. I agree that I will use the system provided by Share to record my times of arrival and departure from Share.

20. I understand all of the provisions of this Sign-In, Waiver and Release Form, and will follow all rules and directions given to me.

21. I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Share from and against any and all claims, costs, losses, damages, judgments, and expenses arising out of any claim or lawsuit that arises out of or relates to any services performed on behalf of Share, and agree that Share will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with my operation of a motor vehicle, or any other actions I take on behalf of Share.

22. By signing up and volunteering my time to help fight hunger at Share Food Program, I agree to receive updates and emails about the Organization's news, education, future opportunities to get involved, and other information we think may be of interest to you. 

23. By volunteering at Share Food Program, I agree that Share has permission to use my likeness, name, or voice contained in any photography or video in publicity, promotional materials, advertising, and any other legitimate use that Share may deem proper. 

Our Mission 

Share Food Program leads the fight against food insecurity in the Philadelphia region by serving an expansive, quality partner network of community-based organizations and school districts engaged in food distribution, education, and food justice advocacy.