VOLUNTEER
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
Special Note for the Fall/Winter Holidays: Loudoun Hunger Relief is an emergency grocery pantry, serving those in need with grocery supplies to feed their families. We are not a soup kitchen, and we do not serve hot meals.
Large groups in need of volunteer opportunities are asked to contact LHR to make arrangements. Please understand that we must staff our shifts well in advance, and that we may not be able to accommodate your group if you have very specific date or time requirements for your volunteer service.
Loudoun Hunger Relief welcomes volunteers from all parts of our community. Our volunteers come from corporate groups, faith communities, civic groups, families, individuals, and students who need service hours. What everyone has in common is a desire to serve our neighbors through access to nutritious food. Without the dedication of over 350 people who give more than 12,000 hours of their time in an average year, Loudoun Hunger Relief simply could not fulfill its mission. The jobs our volunteers perform on site can be physically demanding and very busy. The reward however is immensely gratifying and extremely worthwhile!
Some examples of roles volunteers fill at LHR include packing grocery orders for families, taking grocery orders out to client vehicles in our parking lot, helping distribute groceries at our mobile sites, or sorting food at LHR’s warehouses.
We do ask that volunteers commit to a recurring schedule, or alternatively, sign up to be substitutes for regularly scheduled volunteers who must be absent.
How it works and what to expect:
*NOTE: WE HAVE A WAITLIST FOR VOLUNTEERING, SO IT MAY BE SOME TIME BEFORE YOUR ACCOUNT IS ACTIVATED. YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO SIGN-UP TO VOLUNTEER UNTIL YOUR ACCOUNT IS ACTIVATED BY THE VOLUNTEER MANAGER. We appreciate your patience as we fulfill our organization’s needs.**
Create your account on VolunteerHub link below. Once you receive an email with an open opportunity that fits your schedule, please respond to the email indicating your interest. We will activate your account after your first shift and we determine a mutual fit.
Important NOTES:
Hosting/Creating a food drive: If you or your organization is looking to host a food drive, please visit our Food Drive page to register your drive and see a list of our most needed items year round.
Teens: Our minimum age for volunteering is 13, and those between 13 and 16 years old must volunteer with a parent or guardian. Please create your accounts together at the below link. Parents can use their own email for both accounts — we understand that your teen may not have an email account.
Community service for teens is often a requirement for school and it’s a great way for students to build their resumes and skill sets. More importantly, volunteer work for children can be a life-changing experience, one that allows them to expand their horizons and instill the importance of helping in their community. You must let our staff know you are volunteering for required community service before you come to your first volunteer shift. You can also volunteer from home by working on one of the projects at this link.
Court Mandated Community Service: While we try to offer as many volunteer opportunities as possible, we are NOT accepting court-mandated community service at this time. Please check out Loudoun Cares for additional assistance or volunteer opportunities.
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Click here to create a volunteer account with us.
Still have questions? Contact the Volunteer Manager, Elizabeth Milkie, at 703-777-5911 Ext. 122 or email emilkie@loudounhunger.org
