Volunteer

“I started volunteering because I wanted to give back. And then I got to know people—the volunteers, the people who are employed here, and it was different than my experience at other nonprofits. It really seems like this is a nonprofit that cares about the community and is really behind your mission, and doing the best you can. You really are true to your word. It sort of filled out this beautiful picture.”

Volunteer with Feeding
Champlain Valley!

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to give back to your community?  Apply today to join the Feeding Champlain Valley volunteer team and help us fight hunger in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties.

Whether it’s packing food, delivering groceries, or stocking shelves, Feeding Champlain Valley provides hands-on volunteer opportunities to support our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.  We have over 100 volunteers across all of our programs and services, and they are the backbone of the work we do!

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When can I Volunteer?

Feeding Champlain Valley has volunteer opportunities Monday – Friday between 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM. There are no options to volunteer outside of these hours.  At most of our locations, we prioritize volunteers who can sign up for a 2-hour weekly shift.

Note: You must be 18 years or older to volunteer.

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Where can I Volunteer?

  • At our food shelves, located in our Food Access Center in Burlington, located at 228 North Winooski Avenue, and at the Addison Community Action Food Shelf located at 54 Creek Road, Suite A in Middlebury
  • At our Colchester Food Hub, located at 156 Acorn Lane in Colchester
  • At our Middlebury Food Hub, located at 616 Exchange Street in Middlebury
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Here are some of the ways our volunteers provide support:

Food Shelf in Burlington:

  • Stock shelves, fridges, and freezers with perishable and non-perishable food
  • Prep breakfast and lunch
  • Greet and assist community members through the intake process at our food shelves
  • Pick up donations from our local partners, including grocery stores, businesses, and farms
  • Unload, weigh, and record food donations
  • Process bulk items into individual servings

Food Hub in Colchester:

  • Pack online market orders
  • Deliver grocery boxes to homes or sites in Chittenden, Grand Isle, or Franklin counties (must use your own car)

Food Hub in Middlebury:

  • Pack online market orders
  • Deliver groceries boxes to homes and sites in Addison County (must use your own car)

Questions? Please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Ansley Laev, at alaev@cvoeo.org for more information.