Community Service

To apply for the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank community service program please fill out the form below and a food bank representative will contact you within 72 hours. To print & mail in your application, click here.

Reason for seeking community service?*
Is the community service ordered by a court?*
- Yes
- No
If court ordered, what are the charges you are seeking community service to satisfy? This will be verified.
County in which charges were given.
How many hours of community service are you seeking?
Please enter a number from 1 to 900.
Date required by?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Current client?*
Check here indicating you are NOT a current client. Current clients are not permitted to volunteer.
Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone*
Emergency Contact Information
Name*
First Last
Phone*
Relationship*
Please list any physical limitations we should be aware of:
Availability*
**Please hold CTRL or SHIFT on your keyboard to select more than one date. Our volunteer hours are Monday 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, and Thursday 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM. The times indicated above are our opening times. We request you arrive 15 minutes prior to opening. Please check your potential availability below.
Basic Volunteer Functions include, but are not limited to, the following basic tasks:
- Shopping (Counting items & assisting clients through the store area)
- Stocking Store Items (Cooler, Freezer, Shelves)
- Sorting Items
- Warehouse
- Misc. as needed (Cleaning, etc.)
All our volunteer opportunities can/do rotate from person to person. You may not always be doing the same task. Please be flexible.

Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank Inc. Volunteer Agreement

As of January 1, 2021, we will not accept current clients as volunteers. The confidentially of our clients (peer to peer) requires the implementation this policy.
1. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Younger volunteers are possible but must make prior arrangements to be on the premises and have a guardian with them at all times.
2. Possessing such items and materials including but not limited to weapons, alcohol and/or narcotics on the premises is strictly forbidden. Anyone possessing such items will be asked to leave immediately.
3. Please do not bring personal items inside the building as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
4. Please dress appropriately for the job: wear closed-toed shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing low cut shirts, short shorts etc. Be aware that clothing may get dirty.
5. Do not climb on or attempt to operate any of the machinery in the warehouse. Misuse of any equipment will not be tolerated. Only pre-approved and properly trained volunteers and employees are permitted to use the forklift or pallet jacks.
6. Chaperones accompanying groups of youth (18 & under) are expected to stay with the group and assist in supervision of that group.
7. All products donated to the Food Bank are designated for distribution to nonprofit agencies and registered clients only. Items deemed unfit for distribution must be thrown away. Anyone found consuming donated food items on the job or removing donated product from the premises will be subject to dismissal. Ask the Directors for additional information if needed.
8. Please refrain from the use of profanity on the premises.
9. The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires that hands must be washed before returning to work after using the restroom.
10. Properly lift boxes and/or bags using your legs (not your back); use carts and ask for help when needed. Please be sure to inform the Directors of any limitations that may prevent you from performing any duties.
11. Any Volunteer can be asked to leave the premises at any time.
12. All Volunteers must read and sign a confidentiality statement.
13. All Clients, Employees, Volunteers and Community Service participants are to be treated with dignity and respect at all times.
14. All Employees, Volunteers and Community Service participants must complete Civil Rights Training and sign a document indicating they received the training.
Photo Release
I agree to the photo release
By checking this box I hereby consent to the photographing of my person and property, releasing the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank Inc., their agents, associates, and assignees from any and all claims for damages, invasion of privacy, or any other claim based on the use of said material without limitation, including the Internet
Consent*
I agree to the following state as well as all other information attached to this form
As a volunteer at the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank Inc., I agree to comply with all Food Bank Volunteer Policies and will follow all safety procedures. I understand that the Neighbor Food Bank Inc. has the right to ask any volunteer to leave the premises if he/she does not comply. I will inform the Director/ Coordinator of any limitations that may prevent me from performing any duties.

I hereby certify that I have read the above agreement and will abide by it.
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Personal Information

Emergency Contact Information

Basic Volunteer Functions include, but are not limited to, the following basic tasks:

Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank Inc. Volunteer Agreement