Volunteering

Home Delivery Driver Needed

May 31, 9:51 pm

We’re looking for a driver (it’s a great activity to do with a friend) who can make home deliveries to the Ballston area on WEDNESDAYS. You would come to AFAC between…

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Volunteer Appreciation Week Recap

May 31, 9:51 pm

April 17-21 was National Volunteer Appreciation Week. To show our appreciation, AFAC put together some special treats for our volunteers last week with the help of some local businesses. Among…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Carlin Distribution Crew

May 31, 9:51 pm

Every year, we highlight a group of volunteers who go above and beyond for AFAC. This year, our Volunteer Group of the Year is the Carlin distribution crew! The Carlin…

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AFAC Gleaning at Local Farmers’ Markets in 2023

May 31, 9:51 pm

We are excited to pick up donations from Farmers’ Markets once again! During the peak farmers’ market season, AFAC sends volunteers to glean or collect produce donations from vendors at…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Culpepper Gardens Resident Volunteers

May 31, 9:51 pm

AFAC currently distributes food at 19 locations. We have 5 “open” sites where any of our clients can pick up food: Nelson Street (our main location), Clarendon UMC, Arlington Mill…

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Offsite Volunteers Needed

May 31, 9:51 pm

**This need has been filled** We are looking for 4 friendly volunteers (18 years or older) to hand out groceries at AFAC’s first food distribution site in the City of…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Survey Helpers

May 31, 9:51 pm

Each February, AFAC surveys our clients to ask how we are doing and to gather some general information about our client base. Among other things, this year’s survey asked if…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Chicken Baggers

May 31, 9:51 pm

This month we want to recognize some volunteers who work hard and tell good jokes while doing it: chicken baggers!  Every Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon, a brave group of…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Teen Bagging Night

May 31, 9:51 pm

AFAC offers opportunities for teens aged 14+ to volunteer without a parent in our warehouse. However, it is often hard for teens to find open spots on our online calendar…

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