The NTFB Volunteer Experience

The FAQs are categorized by opportunity. Please read the general FAQ section first (these apply to everyone) and then scroll down to the questions application to your opportunity of interest.

General

I submitted an inquiry, now what?
Do I need to sign up to volunteer ahead of time?
What are the terms and conditions of volunteering at the North Texas Food Bank?
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
What should I wear to volunteer?
May I come to the Food Bank as a court appointed or community restitution volunteer?

I submitted an inquiry, now what?
Your inquiry has been send to the NTFB contact responsible for scheduling your opportunity of interest. You will be contacted within 2 business days regarding your submission.

Do I need to sign up to volunteer ahead of time?
Yes you must have a schedule confirmation from an NTFB staff member. Due to scheduling capacity, we are unable to accommodate walk-in volunteers.

What are the terms and conditions of volunteering at the North Texas Food Bank?
Those can be found HERE.

What is the minimum age to volunteer?
Minimum age requirements vary by opportunity. Please refer to this question listed under the opportunity that interests you.

What should I wear to volunteer?
A Attire requirements vary by opportunity. Please refer to this question listed under the opportunity that interests you. Not all opportunities have attire requirements.

May I come to the Food Bank as a court appointed or community restitution volunteer?
The Food Bank is not able to verify court appointed or community restitution service hours. For a list of agencies that do provide this service, please contact the Volunteer Center of North Texas.

Click on an opportunity below to learn more:

Warehouse
Food for Families
Cooking Matters
Social Services Outreach
Administrative
Special Events
Garden