MAKE AN IMPACT

VOLUNTEER

It takes a team of incredible volunteers to help keep our food bank running! If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to connect!  

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Available volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

Grocery Store Food Pick-Up: (weekly drivers and substitute drivers are needed).  

Picking up donations from local grocery stores in Maple Valley and the Covington area.  This entails visiting the bakery, produce, deli, and meat department of each store and picking up the items each store has set aside for donation.  These items would be transported in your personal vehicle (you must carry your own personal car insurance) back to The Storehouse.  Items are then unloaded and weighed at The Storehouse.  Grocery pick-up is done Thursday & Friday mornings approximately 8-10am.

Sorting & Gleaning:

We receive donations from Costco and local grocery stores.  These items need to be sorted.  Produce items need to be gleaned.  Sorting and gleaning volunteers are needed Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings 9-11:30am

Cleaning:

Volunteers are needed to sweep the warehouse and wipe down food storage shelves and do general cleaning within the warehouse.  Monday and Thursday morning availability 9-11:30am

Client Distribution Assistance:

Volunteers are needed to assist with client distribution. This includes setting up before distribution begins, helping during distribution and cleaning up after distribution.  Volunteers are needed to assist with client check-in, parking lot management, food box assembly and taking carts to clients. Monday afternoons 3-6:30pm, Friday mornings 8:30-12:30pm, Saturday mornings 8-11:30am

In The Garden:

Volunteers are needed to harvest & glean the Real Life Church garden behind The Storehouse. No experience necessary.  We are looking for weekly volunteers or those that can help as needed. There is an orientation for this and training through Farmer Chris or Farmer John.

Other/Event Assistance:

We hold and/or participate in a wide variety of events for The Storehouse and if you are interested in manning a booth at an event, set up/tear down, being in the parade. Please contact us by email and title it "Event Volunteer": info@covingtonstorehouse.org

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SKILLS NECESSARY TO VOLUNTEER:

• Must be 16 years or older (If a group wants to volunteer together that is younger than this please contact us directly)

• An individual 16-17 years old (or those part of a group) is required to fill out our parent/guardian form located here: 

• Must complete our Volunteer Intake Form: https://form.jotform.com/Storehouse_info/volunteer​

• AFTER filling out our jot form - If over age 18 Must complete, and pass, a criminal background check (link is located within the application link via jotform)

• Must be physically fit and able to lift at least 25 pounds repeatedly throughout shifts

• Ability to work on your feet for several hours

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Comfortable in a busy/fast paced environment

• Courtesy and helpfulness are expected as part of our volunteer agreement

• Closed toe shoes and shirts with sleeves are required

• The ability to work well in a team of both fellow volunteers and staff

Need more information? Please visit our Volunteer FAQ's.  Still have specific questions, please contact us;  info@covingtonstorehouse.orgl/253-631-3038 

Please fill out our Volunteer Intake Form which includes a link to the background check online here:  https://form.jotform.com/Storehouse_info/volunteer​

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VOLUNTEER FAQ's:

•  Who do I contact about volunteering?

  • Please fill out our Volunteer Intake Form which includes a link to the background check online here: https://form.jotform.com/Storehouse_info/volunteer​  If you have specific questions please contact us;  info@covingtonstorehouse.orgl/253-631-3038 

• Can my group volunteer?

  • We do occasionally have opportunities for groups to volunteer please contact us directly to discuss what opportunities may exist for your specific group;  info@covingtonstorehouse.orgl/253-631-3038 

• How old do you have to be to be a volunteer?

  • Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and sign a parent/guardian form if 16-17 years old.

• Can I complete my community service hours at The Storehouse?

  • We can accept court ordered community service hours and can accept school service hours on a case-by-case basis.

• What should I wear to volunteer?

  • All volunteers must wear a close-toed shoe and shirts with sleeves (no tank tops/cut offs). We recommend dressing in layers. Please also wear a name tag provided by The Storehouse during your shift.

• I need to cancel my volunteer shift. What do I do?

  • We understand that situations arise and you may not be able to volunteer on your scheduled day/time. Please contact the Operations Manager  immediately so that we have time to fill that shift adequately;  info@covingtonstorehouse.orgl/253-631-3038 

• Can I volunteer on a holiday?

  • Generally we are closed on all major holidays and during winter break.

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Thank you for your interest in The Storehouse volunteer opportunities! Let us know if you have any other questions!  

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Monetary donations are always appreciated. To donate via cash or check, you can send it to:

The Storehouse | 26201 180th Ave SE Covington, WA 98042

Or drop off donations during regular donation hours. 

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You can donate online via PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to donate, just click here

One of the best ways to support The Storehouse is through planning and hosting a food drive! Email us at info@covingtonstorehouse.org for a current list of high-need items. We'll work with you on marketing, goal setting, and help you in making your food drive a success. We'll then schedule a time for you to drop it by.

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Please note, we are currently not accepting textiles or household items. 

Please do not donate if food items are open, expired, frozen, or home-baked goods.

Some corporations offer to match donations, doubling your impact. 

We are a registered 501.c.3 organization, and are already listed on the Boeing and Microsoft giving programs. 

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US Bank, and other local banks as well, have a 'Charitable Giving" program for their employees. 

The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Search and select Covington Storehouse to give back! For more information, click here 

You can now link your Fred Meyer Rewards card to a local nonprofit! Rewards customers still receive rewards points, fuel points and rebates. Fred Meyer matches those points earned, and at the end of the quarter, makes a donation to the organization you linked. To link, click here and select Storehouse.