San Diego Food Bank 
 

1. Once the volunteer has reached the address listed, where should he or she go to find the group?
The lobby of the Food bank  

2. What safety information and rules are important?
No open toe shoes.  If you have back problems or any other injuries/disabilities, whether temporary or permanent, be sure to let the Team Leader know, as lifting is often times involved.  

3. Is there a dress code?
Not really, other than no open toe shoes. The job can be dusty/dirty so I wouldn't wear nice clothes.  

4. What should a volunteer expect on their first day?
They will be working next to other volunteers packing boxes of food, or sorting through donated food items.  

5. What advice would a regular volunteer give a newcomer?
Make friends. Talk to the people on either side of you because they are all nice, and it makes the time go by quickly.  

6. What makes a volunteer successful at this project?
The Food Bank is a popular project. We get a lot of regulars because people like attending this project. Up to 40 people can attend a project at one time so there are a lot of people. Getting to know even one or two other volunteers makes the experience that much more to look forward to.  

7. Is there any other information the volunteer needs to know?
If they like the project and and want to come with friends and/or co-workers, they can set up their own individual project directly with the Food Bank. They accept volunteers 6 days of the week.