Overview of the Program: The Ambassador Volunteer program utilizes the skills and talent of our volunteers for more than packing and sorting in the CAFB warehouses. 
Based on their skills, these volunteers are assigned to a department within the food bank to work on a specific project. Read below for current Ambassador Volunteer opportunities and more information on how to sign up!
Current Needs: Below is a list of available opportunities listed by department. Please click on the job title for a description on the volunteer activity.
Administration: Perform CAFB administrative duties.
- No open positions at this time.
Development: Assist the development department with database entry and other administrative needs.
- No open positions at this time.
Food For Kids: Support the Weekend Bags and Kids Cafe programs in DC or VA by volunteering to pack for Kids Cafe, lead other volunteers, distribute food, and help with admin tasks.
- Kids Cafe Morning Food Packer (NOVA)
- Kids Cafe Leader (NOVA)
- Food For Kids Food Distributor (NOVA)
- Food For Kids Food Distributor
- Food For Kids Morning Packer
Harvest for Health: Help with web content, website updates and database management for the D.C. Farm to School Network, which is housed in the Harvest for Health department.
- No open positions at this time.
Marketing: Help promote CAFB events or volunteer with our social media campaign.
- No open positions at this time.
Nutrition Education: Calling all Culinary professionals, Nutrition/Medical/Health professionals, and cooking/nutrition enthusiasts! Volunteer for a variety of different cooking and nutrition programs to help make healthy food accessible to individuals living on a limited budget. Choose Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters Program (6-week class series), the CAFB’s Kids Cook! Program (4-week class series), or the CAFB’s Cooking Demonstration Program (1-time events) – or try them all!
- Cooking Matters Volunteer Chef Instructor
- Cooking Matters Volunteer Class Assistant
- Cooking Matters Volunteer Nutrition Instructor
- No Cooking Demonstration open jobs at this time.
Partner Relations: Lead workshops for our partner agencies, assist with food distributions, and more.
Programs: Assist the Programs department with large-scale projects and cross-cutting needs.
- No open jobs at this time
Public Policy & Community Outreach: Perform food stamp outreach and education at special events and fairs.
Special Events: Help staff community food drives or table at health fairs throughout the DC community.
- No open jobs at this time.
Volunteer Programs: Pack in the warehouse, manage other volunteers, or perform data entry, represent the food bank at events and fairs.
- No open positions at this time.
How to Sign Up: To sign up for an Ambassador Volunteer position, please complete this form and return it to volunteer@capitalareafoodbank.org. To sign up for a Cooking Matters volunteer position, please complete this application and email to volunteer@capitalareafoodbank.org.
Once we receive your form, we will work with you to place you with a department to volunteer on an ongoing basis. Volunteer hours vary based on department and volunteer role. Training and orientation will be provided for Ambassador Volunteers by the respective department. We ask that these volunteers commit to volunteering regularly, meaning a regularly scheduled time slot that is mutually beneficial.
Questions: If you have questions or would like more specific information on a program or a department, please contact us at volunteer@capitalareafoodbank.org or call 202-526-5344.
