Activities

We have a variety of projects for individuals and groups (corporate, school, church, etc.) on weekdays, evenings and weekends to fit your schedule. Just three hours of your time can make a real difference to someone who’s hungry. Email the Volunteer Department at [email protected] or call 949-653-2900 for more information.

Guidelines for Your Visit

• FDC Volunteers must be at least 14 years old
• Minors 14 -17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
  • Ratio of ~1 adult per 6 teenagers for group reservations
• Closed-toed shoes are required. No sandals
• Wear comfortable clothing, bring water
• Bring a positive attitude and have fun!

FDC Shift Days and Times

• Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 – 11:30 am and 12:30 – 3:30 pm
  • No PM shift on Fridays

How to Register

Individuals
Registration is required through Volunteer Hub for adults only. If an adult would like to bring a teenager with them, there are instructions of Volunteer Hub on how to RSVP for the minor. Please note that Saturday slots fill up very quickly.

Groups
Groups of 5 or more should contact the Volunteer Department at (949) 653-2900 or [email protected] to make a reservation. We take reservations for the food distribution center up to three months in advance. Please note that shifts fill up quickly.

Map to the Food Distribution Center at Second Harvest Food Bank
Please make sure to use the map at this link as GPS and mapping devices will take you to an incorrect location – just click Map to Irvine Warehouse. And check out this Volunteer Parking Map to see where to park and enter the building.

 

 

Izzy’s Kids Corner is all about kids helping kids. Through their work in Izzy’s Kids Corner, kids learn that they can make a real difference in the lives of children in our community who need our help. The produce sorted and packaged at Izzy’s Kids Corner goes out to our Mobile Pantry, School Pantry and other distribution sites to feed hungry children and their families!

Individuals and groups may volunteer at Izzy’s Kids Corner.

Guidelines for Your Izzy’s Kids Corner Visit

• Izzy’s Kids Corner volunteers must be 7 to13-years old
• All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
• Groups must have a ratio of 1 adult to 5 children

Izzy’s Kids Corner Shifts

• Thursday 4:00 pm –  5:30 pm
• Saturday 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Additional shift every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month: 10:00 am – 11:30 am.

How to Register
Groups and individuals should email [email protected]
We take reservations for Izzy’s Kids Corner up to three months in advance.  Please note that Izzy’s Kids Corner fills up very quickly.

Volunteer Ambassadors are a specially-trained group of dedicated volunteers who help Second Harvest engage the community by serving as representatives of Second Harvest at fairs, speaking engagements, food and fund drives, children’s tour hosts, and various other community events which occur during regular business hours, at night, and on the weekends.

Ambassadors educate the community about the hunger problem, Second Harvest’s mission and our impact in Orange County. Serving as an Ambassador is a great way to learn more about the issue of hunger, and meet new people all while serving the community!

Volunteer Ambassador Requirements

• Must be at least 22 years of age
• Minimum of one-year commitment
• Attend a 1-hour orientation and training
• Attend refresher trainings as needed
• Minimum of three Second Harvest events per year required

Ambassadors must submit an application along with their resume and complete a screening, interview and background check. Once approved, they will then attend a Harvesting Hope Tour, volunteer in our food distribution center, and at a food distribution site.

Interested in Becoming an Ambassador?

• Step 1: Contact the Volunteer Department at [email protected] or call 949-653-2900.
• Step 2: If there are openings, submit a brief application and updated resume
• Step 3: Participate in a pre-screen phone interview and in-person interview to determine if this is the best fit
• Step 4: Complete guidelines/requirements

After all four steps have been completed, you will be ready to go!  We will send you emails of Ambassador opportunities on a monthly basis or as needed.

Skills-based volunteers play a vital role in our mission, keeping our costs low so more of our funds can go toward helping nourish members of our community in need.

Some examples of skills-based volunteers include:

• Administrative support
• Front desk/reception
• Data entry
• Nutrition education
• Other support based on your area of expertise

If you are interested to see if we have current skills-based opportunities available or to offer your services, please contact the Volunteer Department at [email protected] or call 949-653-2900.