Opportunities From: United Community Action Network

Volunteer: Early Learning - Classroom Companion (FECC Pufferfish AM)

Our Classroom Companions support the teacher to help young children learn and play. This opportunity focuses on creating a fun and supportive environment where young children can grow, develop important skills, and explore through play, socializing, and group activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Child-Centered Focus: Ensure children are the priority at all times; limit adult conversations to maintain an environment focused on the children's needs and activities.

Engagement with Children: Actively sing, dance, and have fun with children to create a positive and energetic learning environment.
Reading Stories: Read age-appropriate stories aloud to the children, encouraging language development and a love of books.
Playing Games: Facilitate and participate in educational games that help develop social, motor, and cognitive skills.
Project Assistance: Be present with children as they complete creative and educational projects, guiding and assisting as needed.
Meal Time Support: Assist children in setting the meal tables, ensuring a calm and orderly mealtime experience, and possibly helping them with eating.
Group Time Projects: Participate in group time activities, providing support to children during lessons or group projects.

Program: Early Learning

Essential Responsibilities:

Child-Centered Focus: Ensure children are the priority at all times; limit adult conversations to maintain an environment focused on the children's needs and activities.

Program: Early Learning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97470

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Early Learning - Kitchen Support

Our Kitchen Support Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the kiddos have what they need to enjoy their meals in a clean, organized, and welcoming environment. By helping keep the kitchen running smoothly, you’ll be contributing to a space where children can enjoy nutritious meals, stay energized, and be ready to learn and play.

Essential Duties:

Dishwashing: Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment after meals, ensuring they are clean and ready for use. Sorting Dishes: Sort and organize clean dishes, placing them in the correct areas for easy access. Filling Tubs: Fill tubs with necessary items (plates, cups, utensils) for meal service and ensure everything is organized for efficient distribution. Maintain Cleanliness: Help keep the kitchen area tidy, wiping down surfaces, putting away utensils, and assisting with any other cleaning tasks as needed. Support Meal Prep: Assist with setting up for meal times, including ensuring all necessary dishes and utensils are available.

Program: Early Learning

Essential Duties:

Program: Early Learning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97470

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Early Learning - Classroom Companion (FECC pufferfish PM)

Essential Responsibilities:

Child-Centered Focus: Ensure children are the priority at all times; limit adult conversations to maintain an environment focused on the children's needs and activities.

Program: Early Learning

Essential Responsibilities:

Child-Centered Focus: Ensure children are the priority at all times; limit adult conversations to maintain an environment focused on the children's needs and activities.

Program: Early Learning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97470

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Early Learning - Classroom Companion (FECC Manta Rays PM)

Essential Responsibilities:

Child-Centered Focus: Ensure children are the priority at all times; limit adult conversations to maintain an environment focused on the children's needs and activities.

Program: Early Learning

Essential Responsibilities:

Child-Centered Focus: Ensure children are the priority at all times; limit adult conversations to maintain an environment focused on the children's needs and activities.

Program: Early Learning

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97470

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Mobile Outpost Food Center - Days Creek

The Outpost is a traveling food pantry that brings support to remote and rural communities in need. This program is operated by UCAN Food Bank. Our trailer is equipped with a freezer and cooler, and is stocked with shelf-stable items organized on metal racks. We are always looking for volunteers to help load the trailer or accompany us as we serve these outlying areas.

Volunteer Positions:

1. Pantry Stocker: Help fill the pantry with delicious food.
2. Shopping Assistant: Assist in setting up on-site and help clients in making their shopping selections.
3. Food Demonstrator: Share your love of cooking by showcasing items available in the pantry.

Volunteer Availability: This application is for individuals interested in providing customer service and assisting clients who are “shopping” at the mobile pantry. Please choose the pantry shift that fits your availability. Generally, each pantry is open for two hours, but shifts last three hours to allow for setup and teardown.

We are looking for volunteers to:

- Welcome clients to the pantry
- Provide clients with the necessary paperwork
- Help sanitize equipment such as pens, clipboards, and shopping cart handles
- Unload groceries into clients' cars as needed
- Set up and tear down the pantry as needed

This mobile food pantry serves rural communities in Douglas County that do not have their own food pantry. Thank you for your interest in helping those in need!

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Program: Food Bank

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Program: Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97417

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Mobile Outpost Food Center- Warehouse

The Outpost Mobile Food Center The Outpost is a traveling food pantry that provides support to remote and rural communities in need. This program is operated by the UCAN Food Bank. Our trailer is equipped with a freezer and a cooler, and it is stocked with shelf-stable items organized on metal racks.

We are always looking for volunteers to help load the trailer and assist with the warehouse portion of the Mobile Pantry.

Volunteer Positions:

1. Inventory Stocker: Assist in organizing food in the warehouse and placing items on shelves. This role requires lifting, stooping, standing, and moving boxes from pallets to the shelves for storage.

2. Trailer Cleaning Assistant: Help clean the trailer by washing the floors and cleaning the coolers and freezers. Duties also include mopping, sweeping, and detailing the trailer for our next travel date.

3. Food Inspector: Use your love for organizing to inspect our food supplies, ensuring we maintain proper utility control and adhere to a first-in-first-out system.

Volunteer Availability:

This application is for individuals interested in providing support with warehouse operations and assisting with the back end of the mobile pantry. Please choose a pantry shift that fits your availability. Generally, our warehouse operates during normal business hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, but shifts can be flexible.

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Program: Food Bank

We are always looking for volunteers to help load the trailer and assist with the warehouse portion of the Mobile Pantry.

Volunteer Positions:

3. Food Inspector: Use your love for organizing to inspect our food supplies, ensuring we maintain proper utility control and adhere to a first-in-first-out system.

Volunteer Availability:

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Program: Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97470

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Mobile Outpost Food Center - Elkton

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Program: Food Bank

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Program: Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97436

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Mobile Outpost Food Center - Camas Valley

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Program: Food Bank

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Program: Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 97416

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Cheese & Thank You - Grilled Cheese Crafter

We are looking for an energetic and reliable Grilled Cheese Maker to assist in preparing and serving basic grilled cheese sandwiches at our Cheese and Thank you Kick off event. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, enjoy working in a lively environment, and be able to deliver delicious, hot sandwiches to event attendees with efficiency and a smile!

Program: Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 7, 2026

Zip Code: 97470

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Food Donation Organizer

The Food Donation Organizer plays a crucial role in ensuring that donated food is efficiently managed, organized, and prepared for distribution to local pantries and meal programs. Help us sort, categorize, and ensure the quality of food donations to maintain smooth and organized operations at the food bank. This position directly impacts our ability to provide essential resources to individuals and families in need, making it a vital part of our mission to combat hunger in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Organize and categorize donated food by type, expiration date, and condition to ensure quality and safety. Inspect food donations for damage or expiration, discarding any unsuitable items. Assist in preparing food packages or boxes for distribution to local partner organizations. Maintain an organized, clean, and safe sorting area according to food safety standards. Track inventory and report any shortages or discrepancies to the Volunteer Coordinator. Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to ensure an efficient and effective sorting process. Participate in special food sorting or packing events as needed.

Qualifications:

Ability to lift and carry boxes (up to 25 lbs). Strong attention to detail and ability to follow food safety protocols. Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to help others. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Program: Food Bank

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Program: Food Bank

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 97471

Allow Groups: Yes