Help us pack food for those who need it most! Every other Thursday, from 1–4 PM, join us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity where you’ll help prepare our Poudre High School no-cost market for success. You’ll be pulling bulk food items from our warehouse racks and loading them onto pallets—an essential step in making sure our mobile market is stocked and ready to serve the community. It’s a great way to make an impact, get active, and be part of a mission that truly matters!
-No particular skills needed.
-Requires operating a pallet jacket carrying as much as 70lbs at a time.
-You will need to be comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
-You will need to be able to bend, lift, and stand for up to 2 hours.
How it increases happiness
Making a Tangible Impact: Helping stock the no-cost market directly supports community members in need, providing a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Feeling Part of a Mission: Joining a meaningful cause connects you to something bigger than yourself, fostering a sense of belonging and accomplishment.
Staying Active: The physical nature of the work—pulling and loading food items—offers an opportunity to get moving and boost your energy.
Building Connections: Volunteering with others can create friendships and a sense of camaraderie, enriching your social life.
Experiencing Gratitude: Knowing your efforts help people in need can inspire gratitude and perspective, enhancing overall happiness.
Personal Growth: Volunteering challenges you in positive ways, building skills like teamwork, organization, and compassion.
Steps to complete the task
Use this link here to fill out one of our volunteer applications for an individual person. In the organization/group affiliation tab on the application, list that you are interested in this role. Once we get your application processed we will follow up with more information on how to sign up for shifts.