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As indicated in the public health order, food banks are an essential service similar to a grocery store and we must continue to work to distribute food to those in need in our community. Any volunteer who is feeling ill or exhibits symptoms of any illness, will not be allowed to volunteer. While working, volunteers must wear a well fitting face covering and wash/sanitize hands upon arriving at the volunteer event. Gloves are provided for all volunteers working with food products. For more information, please review our Volunteer COVID-19 Guidelines.

When you register for an upcoming event, you will receive an email confirmation with further check-in instructions. A YFB staff member or volunteer Site Lead will provide a training for your specific task on the day of the event

Site Leads are volunteers who step into a leadership role at YFB. Site Leads will give direction, instructions, and guidance to new volunteers at events. They manage events and delegate volunteers to different roles in order to finish the job at hand.

When you registered, you were sent a confirmation email. Within the confirmation email is a link to cancel your registration. Alternatively, you can contact one of the Volunteer Coordinators to cancel. Please note, failure to notify YFB of your cancellation will result in being marked as a no-show.

Please do not join an event without registering first. Each event has a set capacity that is based on social distancing guidelines and each additional person increases the risk. It is of the utmost importance that we know exactly who will be at our events and how many people will be attending. If no open slots are available, please check back soon and join us at another event.

Our drive-thru distribution events will be posted one month in advance. Harvests, box packing events, and any other events held at the Food Bank facility are posted on a less regular basis. These events are published on our volunteer page when we have products to pack, can ensure COVID-19 safety measures, and when demand for a product or service is high. Please check our volunteer page regularly for new opportunities.

YFB can provide an official confirmation letter signed by a Volunteer Coordinator. If you simply need a signature on an existing document, please contact a Volunteer Coordinator or volunteer Site Lead.

Yolo Food Bank is working hard to make all events accessible for everyone! While many of our events are fully accessible, there are some events held in spaces that are unpaved and some that require specific physical abilities. Please carefully review the job descriptions for each event and contact a Volunteer Coordinator to start a conversation about possible volunteer opportunities that will be suitable, safe, and fun.

Individuals with criminal records involving violence, abuse, theft, crimes against children, or assault, may not volunteer for YFB. Exceptions to this policy may be made at the discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator. Court-mandated volunteers must complete the following form here.