Volunteers Frequently Asked Questions | Act

"I have really started to enjoy the time I volunteer at the foodbank. It’s awesome to see people, young and old, and businesses come together for such a good cause. I always feel great leaving there! "

"I'm looking forward to more opportunities with such a great organization!"

"As a volunteer, I have often wondered what it would be like to work at such a place, one which I advocate the mission of in my everyday life. To root for others who have less; to share the abundance of some with others in need; to waste less of our resources."

"The MOFB does such amazing work, and so MUCH of it. For what it's worth, I talk it up everywhere I go. I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of what you do in some small way. Thank you so much for helping us to contribute."

I love volunteering at the food bank. All of the staff members are so friendly and I just have a great day and feel so happy
when I am there"

"This is my favorite volunteer thing to do!"

"My experience at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank was great! I can't wait to come back. Thanks for creating such a great atmosphere for the volunteers."

"Great Facility. Doing an important job. Congratulations."

"Awesome experience! Will definitely be back! Thanks!"

"Impressed! Great time!

"I felt like I made a difference."

"I'm proud to be able to volunteer for such a reputable and well organized entity. You guys do great work!"

"Coming from the old building to this one, it was a great experience. Staff great! Very funny and helpful."

"I enjoyed volunteering for this organization. I'm very impressed at the facility and the friendliness of the staff."

"The staff is wonderful; welcoming and friendly environment. I appreciate the hard work of the full-time staff."

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Volunteer Department FAQs

A list of our most Frequently Asked Question about volunteering at Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

Question: How do I sign up online to volunteer?

Answer: Click on the Sign Up to Volunteer button to check availability and sign-up for upcoming volunteer shifts:

If you are a new user, you will need to create a free profile by clicking on the “Register” link.
Follow the step by step instructions and submit your user profile.

Please Note: if you are wanting to schedule a GROUP, please register and sign up for the preferred shift date and shift time you want. Then, contact our Volunteer Department to reserve the remaining slots for your group.

Question: How old do you have to be to volunteer?

Answer: 13 years old for food sorting and packaging in the warehouse. For Community Gardens it is 6 years old +adult per child depending on which projects are being assigned at that time.

Question: Do you accept court-ordered volunteers?

Answer: No

Question: What do I wear while I am volunteering?

Answer: No open-toed shoes (e.g. NO sandals, flip flops, or open-toed high heels) Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Because of the continuous lifting and repacking, we also recommend not wearing loose jewelry like rings, watches or necklaces.

Question: Where are you located?

Answer: 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City OH 43123. ***if address is different, it will be listed in the event summary.

Question: Is there parking?

Answer: Yes. There is plenty of free parking. However, we do encourage you to carpool when possible.

Question: What will I be doing?

Answer: Most of our volunteer jobs are around sorting, inspecting and repacking food donations. We do not assign them in advance as number of volunteers and packing priorities can change at the last minute. You may be inspecting food items for damage, boxing frozen meats, bagging produce, assembling care packages, or any other of a number of important projects!

Question: How do I sign up my entire group on VolunteerHub?

Answer: You can register on VolunteerHub for an account with your contact information. From there, you will need to contact the Volunteer Department.

Question: What is the Student Night Program?

Answer: Every month during the school year (September thru May) we have volunteer shifts reserved for students only. We reserve EVERY THURSDAY from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for students to register for these events. 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. is check-in and homework time. From 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. you will be volunteering in our warehouse to sort donations.

Question: Do you have lockers?

Answer: Yes. We provide the lockers in a secure area. We provide the locks, or you can bring your own lock.

Question: Can I bring in snacks?

Answer: Yes, we do have kitchen in the volunteer area where you can store drinks, snacks or prepare food for your group (or if you choose to volunteer all day).

Question: What are your volunteer hours?

Answer:We offer shifts Monday through Friday and most Saturdays with several shifts between 9:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. During weekday evenings, we offer Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All Thursdays are open from 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. However, during the school months (September through May), Thursdays will be reserved for students only from 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. These shifts are open to anyone 13 years and older.

Question: Do I need to schedule in advance or just show up?

Answer: All projects must be scheduled in advance to plan for staffing and materials needed. Once you are scheduled, you will receive a confirmation e-mail immediately as well as a reminder e-mail (as long as you provide an email address) shortly before your shift. If you do not have an e-mail account, please contact our Volunteer Department to get full details.

Sound Interesting?

You can call the Volunteer Department directly at 614-317-9703 or email the volunteer department if you have questions.