FFO Main Office/Warehouse

My Market at Food for Others opened in January 2023 to support clients experiencing food insecurity. Families who visit our warehouse can select their own items in a client choice pantry and access wraparound services to help them work towards greater food security. The market is intended to make seeking food assistance a more comfortable experience, enabling families to select items based on their cultural preferences and dietary needs. Market Volunteer Positions -- PLEASE NOTE: Due to the pace of My Market operations, volunteers must be flexible with duties to meet the needs of the day. My Market Assistant: Assistants support food distribution by helping clients select the correct number of items they wish to receive in the My Market choice pantry. Assistants may also help stock shelves, greet clients, line clients up for entry, or other pantry duties as needed. My Market Lead/Computer: Lead/Computer volunteers control the flow of clients into the pantry area, collect client tickets as they leave the market, ensure each client has received the correct items, and enter the weight of food distributed into the Food for Others computer system. Lead/Computer volunteers may also help with Assistant tasks as needed. My Market Warehouse: My Market Warehouse volunteers help stock shelves, sort food that comes into the pantry from grocery partners and assist with breaking down boxes and keeping the warehouse organized. My Market Parking: Parking volunteers manage parking and traffic operations within Food for Others' parking lot, ensuring order and safety at all times My Market Volunteer Requirements (all positions): - Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or older - Every volunteer must register individually and pre-register online - ABSOLUTELY NO EAR BUD, HEADPHONE, OR CELL PHONE USAGE PERMITTED IN THE MARKET!! Your respectful attention should be placed on the clients. (Updated as of April 5, 2024) - All volunteers must wear CLOSED-TOED SHOES - If you are working more than one shift, you can bring your own food and take a break in between shifts (Volunteers are not permitted to eat FFO’s food) - Market volunteers must feel comfortable interacting with a diverse population and demonstrate FFO’s commitment to treating all clients, volunteers, and staff with respect and dignity Cancellation Policy: We rely heavily on our volunteers to run our operation and serve our community. However, we understand emergencies and last-minute changes do occur. If it is within 48 hours and you cannot make your shift, please email volunteer@foodforothers.org or call 703-207-9173.