HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Volunteering is both a fun and rewarding way to give to your community. Every month we rely on the generous support of volunteers, which would otherwise require the work of over 40 full-time staff members. When you volunteer just a few hours a month, you can help hundreds of families put food on the table. Help us build a culture of service and kindness as we work to end food insecurity in Tulare County.

If YOU’RE a new volunteer, start here.

Create a profile on our platform, making it easy for us to communicate and utilize your help. It only takes a few minutes.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

There are many areas that we can use your assistance. If you have any questions, or think you would fit better in a specific area, please let us know. We would be happy to speak with you more about it.

WHY VOLUNTEER?

  • You inspire change! Without you, we could not do as much as we do. Let’s end hunger in Tulare County, together.
  • When you volunteer, you’re able to make a huge impact in the lives of those in need. It is truly a remarkable feeling knowing you helped make a difference.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Food Repack & Sorting

  • Pack boxes and glean fruits and vegetables to prepare for distribution.
  • Minimum age: 14
  • Leave purses, jewelry, and other valuables at home or locked in your car trunk.
  • Safe footwear is required. No high heels, open-toed shoes, flip-flops or sandals.
  • Long pants or long shorts only. T-shirts with long or short sleeves.

NUGO & USDA DISTRIBUTIONS

  • Volunteers support program staff at food distributions around Tulare County.
  • Under 14, must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Leave purses, jewelry, and other valuables at home or locked in your car trunk.
  • Safe footwear is required. No high heels, open-toed shoes, flip-flops or sandals.
  • Long pants or long shorts only. T-shirts with long or short sleeves okay.

Backyard & Field Harvest

  • Partner with our Friends at Harvesting Hope
  • Earn community service hours volunteering with your friends.
  • Organize your classmates with the support of United Way to harvest fruit to feed our community.


DEEP ROOTS GARDEn

  • Volunteers of all ages can help pick fruit and vegetables, tend to compost, plant and work in the garden.
  • Under 14, must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Close toed shoes required. Long pants recommended.
  • Email genna@foodlinktc.org for future garden volunteer opportunities

INTERN WITH FOODLINK

  • Are you looking for a career in nonprofit leadership? Intern with FoodLink!
  • Get experience working with staff, volunteers, other interns, and community members.
  • Help with programs, outreach, distributions and events.
  • Upon successful completion, interns will receive a professional letter of recommendation.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SUPPORT

  • You’ll assist a teacher or chef. Experience is not required.
  • Ages 16+ with good planning & organizing skills is necessary.
  • Safe footwear is required. No high heels, open-toed shoes, flip-flops or sandals
  • Long pants or long shorts only and shirts with long or short sleeves.