Volunteer

We Depend On You.

Each year, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee depends on the countless hours of scores of volunteers to assist us in serving the needs of our community. Volunteers from school and church groups, companies, homes, civic organizations and individuals from the community took time out of their schedules to help sort and pack food, delivery meals, and much more. Without the contributions of these volunteers, we would not be able to do what we do.

Ways to get involved

groceries

SORT AND PACK GROCERIES

Volunteers sort, label, and repackage nonperishable food items, frozen food, health aids and paper goods.

BACKPACK PROGRAM

Volunteers pack bags for income eligible children in participating schools, providing them with meals over the weekends.

OFFICE WORK

Volunteers assist in the front office with various routine office tasks such as answering phones, filing and stuffing envelopes.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Volunteers help the Second Harvest staff with special events throughout the year.

Thank You, Volunteers!

Guidelines for Volunteers

We are so glad you have decided to become a volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. Below are some guidelines which will help you prepare before you come to the food bank, and to keep you safe while you are at our warehouse:

All volunteers must wear closed toe shoes. Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow you to volunteer in the warehouse or out on the Mobile Food Pantry if you are not wearing closed toe shoes.
The minimum age for volunteers is 10 years old.
We need to have a volunteer profile completed for each food bank volunteer.
Please refrain from using earbuds and/or cell phones while you are volunteering. We use some heavy equipment in the warehouse, and we want to make sure you can hear what is going on around you at all times.
Please leave bags, food, drinks, and other personal items in your car. We cannot allow you to take them back in the warehouse.

Let's Get Started

Fill out the form below.

Name*
First Last
Organization Name
Birthday*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Volunteer Type*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Relationship*
Emergency Contact Phone #*
Program Preference*
Schedule Preference*
Special Skills & Training
Second Harvest Volunteer Agreement
I understand that it is prohibited for me to remove any Second Harvest Food Bank product and confidential information (office files, forms, emails, other written or electronic documentation, etc.) from the warehouse or offices for any personal use. I give Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Inc. permission to conduct a background check on me prior to or during my volunteer service. I understand that volunteer service is at will and can be terminated, for any reason, or for no reason at all, and with or without advance notice, at any time by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Inc. or by the volunteer. The policies relating to volunteers are intended as guidelines for volunteers and are subject to change at the sole discretion of Second Harvest.
I agree to the Second Harvest Volunteer Agreement.*
- Yes
Model Release and Consent Agreement
I, the undersigned, hereby irrevocably consent to the unrestricted use by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Inc. and/or its clients, customers, successors and assigns and those acting under its authority, and those for whom it is acting, the absolute right, for as long and as often as they may elect, to copyright and/or use and/or publish any media pictures of me and in which I may be included in whole or in part, whether such pictures may be retouched, otherwise changed in character or form, or included as part of a composite picture in conjunction with my character or form, or included as part of a composite picture in conjunction with my own or fictitious name or reproductions or versions thereof in color otherwise, made through any media on or about me for art, advertising, trade or any other lawful purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph, advertising copy, or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith, or to the eventual use that it may be applied. In conjunction with the foregoing, I hereby release and hold harmless Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Inc. and each of the above from all liability. I hereby warrant that I am providing modeling services as a professional, freelance and/or independent contractor. This agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between me and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Inc., and I am not relying on any other representation whether oral or written.
I agree to the Model Consent and Release Agreement.*
- Yes
Guidelines for Volunteers
We are so glad you have decided to become a volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. Below are some guidelines which will help you prepare before you come to the food bank, and to keep you safe while you are at our warehouse: 1. All volunteers must wear closed toe shoes. Unfortunately, we will not be able to allow you to volunteer in the warehouse or out on the Mobile Food Pantry if you are not wearing closed toe shoes. 2. The minimum age for volunteers is 10 years old. 3. We need to have a volunteer profile completed for each food bank volunteer. 4. Please refrain from using earbuds and/or cell phones while you are volunteering. We use some heavy equipment in the warehouse, and we want to make sure you can hear what is going on around you at all times. 5. Please leave bags, food, drinks, and other personal items in your car. We cannot allow you to take them back in the warehouse.
I agree to the Guildelines for Volunteers*
- Yes

We Depend On You.

Ways to get involved

Guidelines for Volunteers

Let's Get Started

Second Harvest Volunteer Agreement

Model Release and Consent Agreement

Guidelines for Volunteers