NCFB has a Volunteer Center that can accommodate large or small groups.  Last year our Volunteers contributed over 13,000 hours. 
Participating in a volunteer experience can be fun as well as rewarding, even an hour or two makes a big difference.

If you or your group would like to volunteer, please contact Megan at 218-399-7361 or email megan@northcountryfoodbank.org.

Volunteer Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at North Country Food Bank. Volunteers are incredibly important to us and we welcome volunteers of all ages and skill sets. The staff at North Country Food Bank strives to create a positive volunteer experience for everyone. North Country believes that a volunteer's time should be well utilized and we are committed to creating an environment that welcomes everyone.

Rules:

• All volunteers are expected to sign in upon arrival (providing all information requested on the sign-in sheet) and sign out at the end of their work period. 
  
• A photo release and volunteer registration form must be completed prior to volunteering.  
  
• Please leave purses, jewelry, and other valuables at home or locked in your car trunk. Necklaces and long earrings pose a safety concern in the warehouse. North Country Food Bank will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  
• Coats and personal belongings must be hung in designated areas.
  
• All volunteers should remain in the assigned work area. 
  
• Please remember that clean-up is part of our work. Your assistance and cooperation are appreciated. 
  
• No eating, drinking, running, or smoking in the warehouse area.
  
• Food is allowed in the break room and the warehouse office.
  
• Smoking is permitted outside and 25 feet away from the main building. 
  
• Under no circumstances will any person be allowed to work in the warehouse while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  
  
•  Volunteers must enter and exit through the front door.
  
•  If you cannot make a scheduled time, please inform the Volunteer Coordinator.

Use of Equipment:

• All electrical & mechanical equipment will be used by authorized personnel only.
  
• Be sure you are familiar with the Material Safety Data Sheets and their location.

Age Limit:

• The minimum age to volunteer is 12 years old. Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must volunteer with an adult, and volunteers 16-17 must volunteer with permission. 
  
• With youth groups, there must be one adult present for every 10 children.

Attire:

• The dress code at the Food Bank is casual and comfortable.
  
• Dress warmly in the winter -- layers are suggested, dress lightly in the summer. For sanitary reasons, tank tops are not permitted.
  
• Comfortable, safe footwear is absolutely necessary. Tennis shoes, work shoes, or boots are required. No open-toed shoes or sandals are permitted in the warehouse.

Volunteer Guidelines
Volunteer Sign In
Volunteer Tracking Sheet