Volunteer Guidelines

Our Seattle volunteer sessions are fun, rewarding, and inclusive! Because Food Lifeline is an industrial food-handling facility, we have a few guidelines in place to ensure everyone’s safety and success.

• Volunteer activities include standing and lifting during the entire shift. We encourage volunteers who may have an increased risk of injury due to medical conditions to consult a physician and evaluate the risks before volunteering. We do our best to include volunteers of all abilities, please let us know if you need any special accommodations.
• Each individual must register in advance to volunteer. Kids too! Volunteers who arrive without signing up may be turned away.
• For the safety of our staff and other volunteers, please reschedule if you are feeling ill.
• Our warehouse environment can be cool. For your comfort, please dress in warm layers.
• Closed-toed shoes are required to be worn while volunteering, no exceptions.
• Food-safe gloves will be provided to be worn when handling food items.
• Your work will be physical in nature and includes long periods of standing. You may be asked to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Volunteers are expected to participate during entire shift.
• Please arrive 15 minutes early and plan to participate during the entire session.
• If you are running late, please call (206) 545-6600 to let us know. Volunteers who are more than 15 minutes late will need to reschedule.
• Volunteers who are under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign a consent form.
• Parking: Onsite parking is available in a limited capacity. Carpooling is recommended.