Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank!
1 in 7 individuals in our area is food insecure. Here at the Foodbank, we are helping to improve the lives of those in our community facing hunger, but we can’t do it alone. Join us, and the fight to end hunger today!
Volunteer Registration
We've created a simple two-step process that will help you register to volunteer, and find the volunteer opportunity that best fits your schedule.
Individuals can create an account to our Volunteer Information Center by completing the appropriate application below.
- Adult Application (Age 18+)
- Youth Application (Age 10-17)
Once your account has been created, you may log in to our Volunteer Information Center to self-schedule your volunteer opportunity at the Foodbank. *Please note, youth volunteers aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
Please complete the group request form below, and a Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to confirm your group’s volunteer activity.
- Group Request Form (For Group Coordinators Only)
In order to ensure we can accommodate your group, we'll work with you to schedule your volunteer opportunity before you recruit volunteers to join you.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at the Foodbank.
Warehouse Opportunities
Volunteers have a hands-on experience sorting, inspecting, relabeling or repackaging donated food.
Office Opportunities
Volunteers assist with filing, computer data entry, mailings and other essential administrative duties.
Special Events
Volunteers support the Foodbank’s special events team during events, activities, campaigns and food drives throughout the year.
Various projects take place during different times.
Our Hours
Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. A typical volunteer shift lasts 2-hours.
Nights & Weekends
Volunteer opportunities are available on Saturday mornings, 8:30 to 11:30 am (except holiday weekends) and on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Special Events
Volunteers are utilized for special events hosted by the Foodbank throughout the year, which usually occur on weekends and evenings.
SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY.
Please note that open-toed shoes and jewelry are not permitted in our warehouse when handling food. Thank you for your cooperation!
Questions about volunteering? Please contact our volunteer department at 330.535.6900.