Volunteer

The South Texas Food Bank is dedicated to providing its volunteers with an exciting and unforgettable experience! 

There are many ways you can help… you choose which best fits your talents and interests

• Special events-you can be a part of all our exciting events through out the year. (click here for a calendar on events)
• Food Stamp Outreach Program – learn how to help people fill out social benefits applications….
• We also have daily volunteers who help us with food repacking, bagging and more.

* Volunteers must fill out application and read guidelines.

* Application can be mailed or faxed. Please fill out and post a volunteer application

   today and let us know how you want to make a difference!

* Community Service must follow schedule, guidelines and arrive with their

   community service referral paper work.

Community Service / Volunteer

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday         8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.     or       1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.    

Lunch Break                  12:00 – 1:00 pm (except on Saturdays)

Saturday                         8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

RULES

• Respect others and do not use abusive or profane language.
• Arrive on time or you will not be allowed to perform

           community service that day.

• Obey the site supervisors.
• Not leave the worksite without permission.
• Not carry any sort of weapon.
• Not deliberately destroy or deface any tools or property.
• Never accept any tips or cash from anyone in association

           with community service or at the designated worksite.

• Wear appropriate clothing (jeans & t-shirts);

           for sanitary reasons, sleeveless shirts are not permitted.

• No flip-flops/sandals, heels or open-toed shoes are premitted;

          comfortable, safe, and covered footwear is necessary

          (sneakers, work shoes or boots)

• No cellular phone calls while working.
• No gang related activities or paraphernalia.
• Always leave purses, jewerly and other valuables at home

           or in your car’s trunk; Food Bank is not responsible

           for missing personal belongings.

• No eating, drinking, running or smoking in warehouse.
• Do not remove any products from the premises.
• Do not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• No breaks are allowed during working hours,

          with the exception of supervised groups.

• No one is allowed to enter the offices.
• Must wear safety vest at all time.
• During 12-1pm if you stay in the building, you must remain in lobby area.

I understand that failure to follow these rules will disqualify me from my participation from this program. I also understand that it is my responsibility to notify the proper authorities whether I have been disqualified or not.

Signature:___________________________________ Date:________________

Need more info? contact Alberto Alba at 956-726-3120.