King 5 Home Team Harvest

Ongoing
No
Dates
Category
Hunger/Homelessness

Greetings Volunteers!

We are proud to announce that the KING 5 Home Team Harvest is back for the 18th year!

Details for this year’s event are listed below. If this sounds like the ideal volunteer opportunity for you, please let us know which location, job, and shift you would prefer, and we will then add you to the list!

Thank you for your support in the fight against hunger!

KING 5 HOME TEAM HARVEST | SATURDAY, DEC. 1

Where:

What: Volunteers collect funds and food as KING 5 broadcasts live from our six locations. We are excited that Safeway will once again be our wonderful event sponsor!

Goal: 6 MILLION MEALS! We need YOU to make it happen!

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY #1: DONATION COLLECTORS

 Tasks and Duties: Our Donation Collectors will hold buckets and signs as they accept cash donations, generate excitement for the event, and share information about Northwest Harvest. Donation Collectors will be outside during their shifts. Donation Collectors are needed at all locations.

 Shift times:

  • Shift 1: 7:00am – 8:30am
  • Shift 2: 8:30am – 10:00am
  • Shift 3: 10:00am – 12:00pm

FAQ:

  • Q: Can I volunteer for more than one shift?
    • We find that one shift is the perfect way to participate for this event. Due to the colder weather and a large amount of people, one shift is ideal. If you are interested in working more than one shift, we may be able to add you to an additional shift after the completion of your first shift.
  • Q: Can I bring a group?
    • Absolutely! We love to see groups come out to support our mission. We do ask that you keep your group size to a maximum of 10. If you are looking to bring in a group larger than 10, please note that we may need to split your group up to work different sites or shifts. Group leaders are required to provide us with individual names and email addresses for group members.
  • Q: Can I bring my youth or teen volunteer if they are not 18?
    • Children of all ages are invited to be Donation Collectors! Although we do not permit those under 18 to hold buckets, youth are welcome to hold signs. Everyone under 18 is required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Youth groups must also have adult chaperones. Look below to see our chaperone guidelines:
    • ­For kindergartners or younger, we ask for a chaperone for every 1-2 youth.
    • For elementary school, we ask for a chaperone for every 2-3 youth.
    • For junior high or high school, we ask for a chaperone for every 4-5 youth.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY #2: LEAD VOLUNTEERS

Tasks & Duties: Lead Volunteers will assist Northwest Harvest staff by helping with sign-in, distributing buckets and signs, giving brief orientations at the start of the shift, and checking on the other volunteers.

 Shift time:

  • 6:30am – 12:30pm
  • 4 volunteers needed per site

Requirements:

  • Lead Volunteers must be 18 years or older
  • Must have great customer service and leadership skills
  • Preferably someone who has acted in this role in past years

 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY #3: SNAP-ON TRUCK UNLOADERS

(NORTHGATE MALL ONLY)

Snap-On is a wonderful partner and brings in trucks stuffed full of food! For the fourth year in a row, we have a special shift just to unload these amazing donations!

 Tasks and Duties:

  • Unload the Snap-On food donations from the trucks.
  • Stack and sort the food in the Northwest Harvest truck.

Shift time:

  • 7:30am – 9:30am
  • Northgate Mall site only
  • 12 volunteers needed

Requirements:

  • Snap-On Truck Unloaders must be 18 years or older.
  • Volunteers must be able to consistently lift 40 pounds for the duration of the shift.

 

OTHER INFO  

Parking: Parking is free at all locations!

Hours Reporting: Northwest Harvest is more than happy to sign-off on hours for any work or school purposes. Unfortunately, we cannot provide confirmation of hours for any court-related situations.

Weather: Expect traditional winter temperatures. Please dress in warm clothes and expect rain, as you will be outside for the duration of your shift.

We are looking to reach 6 million meals, and we need you to achieve that goal!

Contact

To sign up for this opportunity, please contact Kalan Cochran at KalanC@northwestharvest.org.