Afternoon warehouse shift at Food Bank of the Rockies
Work the food sorting line at Food Bank of the Rockies in Aurora from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Physical warehouse work at distribution scale. Ages 10+.
Why we picked this
Monday afternoon at the regional distribution center — three hours of sorting and packing sets up what partner agencies across Colorado receive mid-week. Measurable volume, direct impact.
Volunteers at this Monday afternoon shift work on the warehouse floor at Food Bank of the Rockies in Aurora, sorting through donated food by checking quality and dates, pulling unusable product, and repacking bulk goods into family-sized quantities for distribution. This facility distributes food to partner agencies throughout Colorado and neighboring Rocky Mountain states.
The work is consistently physical: standing, lifting boxes, loading carts, and maintaining the pace of the sorting line. Closed-toe shoes are required in the warehouse — no sandals or open-toed footwear permitted. Shift hours: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Up to 20 volunteers per afternoon shift. Group registration is available through VolunteerHub. All registration must be completed in advance — walk-ins are not accepted. Minimum age is 10; volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a supervising adult throughout the shift.