When
Tuesday through Friday, morning and afternoon shifts
Shifts vary per day. Check the Produce Truck Schedule for times and locations.

Help us distribute fresh food to our hungry neighbors in Davidson County! The Second Harvest Produce Truck travels throughout Davidson County distributing perishable food to individuals and families each week at pre-established locations. Perishable food items include dairy, yogurt, bread, and produce.

The food is distributed directly from the truck, and a volunteer is needed to assist the driver with the following tasks: set-up and break down at each stop, food distribution, and client interaction.

The food distribution takes place mainly in an outdoor environment. Please dress appropriately for the weather forecast.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking much of the shift.
• Wear layers, so you’ll be prepared if the weather changes.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is not eligible for Court Appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

When
Monday through Friday, shift times vary

Help us distribute food boxes to hungry seniors in Davidson County!
Food boxes are distributed in the lobbies of senior living towers, or to the participant’s apartment door. Volunteers are needed to assist a Second Harvest staff member with the following tasks: client interaction, loading/unloading food boxes, delivering food boxes, and obtaining signatures.

These food boxes are provided through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), which works to improve the health of low-income seniors by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA foods. CSFP is a federally funded program that Second Harvest manages for Davidson County.

The food distribution takes place indoors.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.

Volunteers must be able to lift 30 lbs and enjoy interacting with seniors.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is not eligible for Court Appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

When
Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30 – 8:00 pm

Calling all hunger heroes! Join us for a special Hunger 101 Family Food Sorting Shift, where a family friendly volunteer shift is followed by an interactive and educational activity to learn about hunger-related needs in our community. As part of our ongoing engagement and education series, this activity demonstrates in a hands-on way how poverty and hunger can impact children and their families. The evening finishes with a facilitated discussion and snacks.

This activity follows a Family Night sorting shift. Family Night is an opportunity for kids as young as 6 to volunteer with their families! Family Night volunteers assist with a variety of warehouse activities that enable Second Harvest to provide millions of meals each month to our hungry neighbors in Middle and West Tennessee. Kid friendly projects vary and may include:
• Assembling BackPacks – weekend food bags distributed through schools to children at risk of hunger
• Packing meal bags for community centers, schools, and other agencies that feed hungry kids and adults
• Bagging bulk produce into family-sized portions
• Assembling monthly food boxes for hungry senior citizens

This fast-paced project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Youth volunteer safety ratio: one adult volunteer to every seven volunteers under age 18.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

When
Wednesday, Sept. 25  5:30 – 8 pm

Calling all hunger heroes! Join us for a special Hunger 202 Food Sorting Shift to learn more about the tough decisions our food insecure neighbors often face. The shift starts with educational activity to learn about food access in our community. As part of our ongoing engagement and education series, this activity demonstrates in a hands-on way how poverty and hunger impacts people across Middle and West Tennessee.

Then, you’ll join us in the warehouse for a fast-paced shift of fighting hunger! Volunteers are needed to assist with evaluating, sorting, and packing food donations from grocery stores, food drives, and farms for distribution across Middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary and may include:

• Evaluating, sorting, and packing non-perishable food donations from grocery stores and food drives.
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing frozen or perishable food donations from grocery stores in our 40-degree cooler.
• Bagging bulk produce into family-sized portions
• Assembling food bags/boxes for children and seniors at risk of food insecurity.

This fast-paced project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Youth volunteer safety ratio: one adult volunteer to every seven volunteers under age 18.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

When
Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Answer phones and greet visitors at Second Harvest Food Bank! Reception Support volunteers assist our full-time receptionist with daily tasks. Volunteers are needed to commit to one (or more) three-hour shifts per week.

The ideal volunteer for this position will possess an upbeat attitude and great communication skills. Must be able to work under pressure, and make visitors feel appreciated and important.

Reception Support volunteers will perform the following duties:
• Greet and assist visitors, volunteers, clients, and donors
• Answer general inquiries about the food bank
• Operate a telephone console to answer incoming calls and direct calls to the appropriate staff member or satellite location
• Sort and distribute daily mail

Business casual

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

For more information, and to schedule an orientation meeting, contact Kelsey Upton at volunteer@secondharvestmidtn.org or 615-627-1581.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Kroger Reclaim program “rescues” dry groceries and shelf-ready staples that are not sold by Kroger stores. Instead of processing them at a separate plant and reselling them, they are processed at Second Harvest and distributed to our partner agencies.

Volunteers are needed to work with a staff member in our warehouse, assisting in scanning hundreds of reclaimed items that are then categorized and able to be donated. The ideal volunteer for this position will possess an attention to detail and a desire to work mainly on their own, with the supervision of a staff member.

Kroger Reclaim Volunteers will perform the following duties: identify and scan in food and shelf-stable product using Kroger’s inventory system, categorize the product, occasionally assist in breaking down boxes/ and cleaning up the work area. Volunteers may also be required to lift up to 50 pound boxes.

The food distribution takes place indoors.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.

Volunteers must be able to lift 50 lbs and enjoy interacting with seniors.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

When
Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Monday through Thursday, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Join us in the warehouse for a fast-paced shift of fighting hunger!
Volunteers are needed to help evaluate, sort, and pack food donations from grocery stores, food drives, and farms for distribution across Middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary and may include:
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing non-perishable food donations from grocery stores and food drives
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing frozen or perishable food donations from grocery stores in our 40-degree cooler
• Bagging bulk produce into family-sized portions
• Packing food bags/boxes for children and seniors at risk of food insecurity

This volunteer project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.
• Bring a sweatshirt or light jacket: You may work in the 40-degree cooler.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

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When
Monday through Thursday, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 – 11:00 am
Saturday, 9:00 am – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Join us in the warehouse for a fast-paced shift of fighting hunger!
Volunteers are needed to assist with evaluating, sorting, and packing food donations from grocery stores, food drives, and farms for distribution across Middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary and may include:
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing non-perishable food donations from grocery stores and food drives
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing frozen or perishable food donations from grocery stores in our 40-degree cooler
• Bagging bulk produce into family-sized portions
• Packing food bags/boxes for children and seniors at risk of food insecurity

This volunteer project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.
• Bring a sweatshirt or light jacket: You may work in the 40-degree cooler.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

Please note: Family Night shifts are full through this spring. Please consider booking a volunteer shift for fall 2019.

When: Thursday, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Calling all hunger heroes! Family Night volunteers assist with a variety of kid-friendly projects that enable Second Harvest to provide millions of meals each month to our hungry neighbors in Middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary and may include:
• Packing BackPacks, which are weekend food bags distributed through schools to children at risk of hunger
• Bagging bulk produce into family-sized portions
• Assembling monthly food boxes for senior citizens struggling with food insecurity
• Packing meal bags for community centers, schools, and other agencies that feed hungry kids and adults

This fast-paced project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Youth volunteer safety ratio: one adult volunteer to every seven volunteers under age 18.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

Shifts are open now for the July 1 Tennessee Promise deadline

Join us in the warehouse for a fast-paced shift of fighting hunger!
Volunteers are needed to assist with evaluating, sorting, and packing food donations from grocery stores, food drives, and farms for distribution across middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary and may include:
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing non-perishable food donations from grocery stores and food drives
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing frozen or perishable food donations from grocery stores in our 40-degree cooler
• Bagging bulk produce into family-sized portions
• Packing food bags/boxes for children and seniors at risk of food insecurity

This volunteer project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.
• Bring a sweatshirt or light jacket: You may work in the 40-degree cooler.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteers must create an account and click “I am a Tennessee Promise student” to view and sign up for shifts. Students must sign up for the designated Tennessee Promise shifts to receive credit for service hours.

When submitting your Tennessee Promise community service hours, please list Kelsey Upton as your supervisor.  She can be reached at 615-627-1581 or volunteer@secondharvestmidtn.org.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Ordered community service hours.

When
Monday through Friday, 8 am – noon (4 hours)
Monday through Friday, 1 pm – 4 pm (3 hours)
Shifts are only available during weekday business hours; there are no evening or weekend shifts.

Volunteers are needed to help evaluate, sort, and pack food donations from grocery stores, food drives, and farms for distribution across Middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary.

Volunteers with the following charges (past or present) are not eligible to complete their hours at Second Harvest:
• Theft of any kind
• Sexual Assault or Misconduct of any kind
• Violent crime of any kind

Court Ordered Community Service hours won’t be credited to volunteers working at any other time, or for any other volunteer opportunity. Please review the policies:

Court Ordered Community Service Policies – Nashville

Court Ordered Community Service Policies – Smyrna

This volunteer project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activity.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
• Bring a sweatshirt or jacket in case you’re needed to work in the 40-degree cooler.

SCHEDULING PROCESS

1. All court ordered community service volunteers must pre-register and sign up for shifts in advance online. Walk-ins, phone, or in-person scheduling isn’t permitted. All scheduling must take place online.
2. We’ll review your application and let you know within two business days whether your application is approved.
3. Once approved, you’ll log-in with your username/password, and sign up for the shifts you wish to work.
4. You’re only eligible to sign up for shifts titled “Court Ordered Community Service.” Hours won’t be credited to volunteers working at any other time, or for any other volunteer opportunity.
5. You can request a letter to verify your hours from a Volunteer Coordinator at the end of your service. You are responsible for giving the letter to your parole/probation officer or judge. Second Harvest is not responsible for time served if you lose the letter. We won’t re-issue letters.

SCHEDULING GUIDELINES

1. Shifts are Monday-Friday (8 am-noon and 1-4 pm); NO Saturday or evening shifts are available. You may only work your pre-registered shifts, so if you want to work the full day (7 hours), you must sign up for both shifts. When you arrive, you must check in with a Volunteer Coordinator, who will sign you in before you start working in order for your hours to count.
2. You can only work a maximum of 7 hours per day. Additional hours (coming in early, staying late, or working through lunch) ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
3. You must plan on staying for the entire shift. If you only have 1 hour to complete, you’re still required to stay for the full 4-hour or 3-hour shift.
4. You must arrive on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you won’t be permitted to work, and will be recorded as a no-show.
5. If you’re not available for a shift you signed up for, you MUST log in online and cancel within 6 hours of the scheduled start time. If you don’t show up for a scheduled shift, or if you are late, it will be recorded as a no-show. After 3 no-shows, you’re no longer eligible to complete hours at Second Harvest and your account will be disabled.
6. Any Second Harvest staff member is authorized to dismiss you if you do not follow directions. A dismissal means you’ll be asked to leave immediately and you won’t be eligible to receive credit for hours worked, or eligible to volunteer at Second Harvest again.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

For more information, contact Kelsey Upton at volunteer@secondharvestmidtn.org or 615-310-6480.

When
Mornings – Tuesday, Friday, and the first and third Saturdays of each month 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Afternoons – Wednesday 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Evenings – the second Wednesday of each month 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Join us in the new Smyrna warehouse for a fast-paced shift of fighting hunger!

Volunteers are needed to assist with evaluating, sorting, and packing food donations from grocery stores, food drives, and farms for distribution across Middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary and may include:

• Evaluating, sorting, and packing non-perishable food donations from grocery stores and food drives
• Packing food bags/boxes for children and seniors at risk of food insecurity

This volunteer project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.

• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is not eligible for Court Appointed community service hours.

When
Mornings – Thursday, Friday and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Afternoons – Monday 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Evenings – Tuesday 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Join us in the Camden warehouse for a fast-paced shift of fighting hunger!

Volunteers are needed to help evaluate, sort, and pack food donations from grocery stores, food drives, and farms for distribution across Middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary and may include:

• Evaluating, sorting, and packing non-perishable food donations from grocery stores and food drives
• Packing food bags for children or food boxes for seniors

This volunteer project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.

• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.

Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is not eligible for Court Appointed community service hours.

Shifts are open now for the July 1 Tennessee Promise deadline

Join us in the warehouse for a fast-paced shift of fighting hunger!
Volunteers are needed to assist with evaluating, sorting, and packing food donations from grocery stores, food drives, and farms for distribution across middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary and may include:
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing non-perishable food donations from grocery stores and food drives
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing frozen or perishable food donations from grocery stores in our 40-degree cooler
• Bagging bulk produce into family-sized portions
• Packing food bags/boxes for children and seniors at risk of food insecurity

This volunteer project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.
• Bring a sweatshirt or light jacket: You may work in the 40-degree cooler.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteers must create an account. Unless you are volunteering at our Nashville location, do NOT click “I am a Tennessee Promise student” when creating your account. Students volunteering at the Ray Smith Family Distribution Center in Camden are welcome to sign up for any available Food Sorting shifts at this location to receive credit for service hours.

When submitting your Tennessee Promise community service hours, please list Jennifer Barker as your supervisor.  She can be reached at (731) 438-7233 or volunteercamden@secondharvestmidtn.org.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Ordered community service hours.

Shifts are open now for the July 1 Tennessee Promise deadline

Join us in the warehouse for a fast-paced shift of fighting hunger!
Volunteers are needed to assist with evaluating, sorting, and packing food donations from grocery stores, food drives, and farms for distribution across middle and West Tennessee. Projects vary and may include:
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing non-perishable food donations from grocery stores and food drives
• Evaluating, sorting, and packing frozen or perishable food donations from grocery stores in our 40-degree cooler
• Bagging bulk produce into family-sized portions
• Packing food bags/boxes for children and seniors at risk of food insecurity

This volunteer project takes place in a warehouse environment. Please dress appropriately for the environment and activities.
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. You’ll be standing/walking the entire shift.
• Bring a sweatshirt or light jacket: You may work in the 40-degree cooler.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteers must create an account. Unless you are volunteering at our Nashville location, do NOT click “I am a Tennessee Promise student” when creating your account. Students volunteering at the Nacarato Family Distribution Center in Smyrna are welcome to sign up for any available Food Sorting shifts at this location to receive credit for service hours.

When submitting your Tennessee Promise community service hours, please list Stephanie Lowe as your supervisor.  She can be reached at (615) 596-8507 or volunteersmyrna@secondharvestmidtn.org.

This project is NOT eligible for Court Ordered community service hours.

When

Tuesday, 9 am – 11:30 am

Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers and those struggling with hunger to create a more food-secure environment. Farm to Families volunteers will support local producers by helping care for a wide variety of crops and other plants. In return, Second Harvest partner farms donate a portion of the bounty to people who need fresh, healthy food.

Projects vary and may include: weeding, mulching, composting, harvesting, or gleaning. Volunteers will receive specific task assignments at the beginning of each shift. Green thumbs not required! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Learn more about By Faith Farm.

This project takes place outside on a farm. You WILL get dirty!
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions. Comfortable work boots or other sturdy shoes are recommended. You’ll be standing/walking much of the shift.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Please dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Be prepared to work in all weather conditions by wearing layers and bringing rain gear.

Volunteers typically need to be able to lift 20-35 lbs.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is not eligible for court appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

When

Wednesday, 9 am – 11 am

Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers and those struggling with hunger to create a more food-secure environment. Farm to Families volunteers will support local producers by helping care for a wide variety of crops and other plants. In return, Second Harvest partner farms donate a portion of the bounty to people who need fresh, healthy food.

Projects vary and may include: weeding, mulching, composting, harvesting, or gleaning. Volunteers will receive specific task assignments at the beginning of each shift. Green thumbs not required! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Learn more about Farm in the City.

This project takes place outside on a farm. You WILL get dirty!
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions. Comfortable work boots or other sturdy shoes are recommended. You’ll be standing/walking much of the shift.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Please dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Be prepared to work in all weather conditions by wearing layers and bringing rain gear.

Volunteers typically need to be able to lift 20-35 lbs.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is not eligible for court appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.

When

Thursday, 9 am – 11:30 am
Saturday, 9 am – 11:30 am

Join us in connecting local farmers, community volunteers and those struggling with hunger to create a more food-secure environment. Farm to Families volunteers will support local producers by helping care for a wide variety of crops and other plants. In return, Second Harvest partner farms donate a portion of the bounty to people who need fresh, healthy food.

Projects vary and may include: weeding, mulching, composting, harvesting, or gleaning. Volunteers will receive specific task assignments at the beginning of each shift. Green thumbs not required! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Learn more about River Run Farm.

This project takes place outside on a farm. You WILL get dirty!
• Closed-toe shoes are required for all volunteers’ safety. No exceptions. Comfortable work boots or other sturdy shoes are recommended. You’ll be standing/walking much of the shift.
• Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Please dress appropriately for the weather forecast. Be prepared to work in all weather conditions by wearing layers and bringing rain gear.

Volunteers typically need to be able to lift 20-35 lbs.

Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the Youth Volunteer Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Please review our Volunteer Policies and Procedures.

This project is not eligible for court appointed or Tennessee Promise community service hours.