Help the community you live in thrive! Volunteering not only gives you the opportunity to give back to your community, but it can also help you make new friends, learn new skills, advance your career, and even make you feel happier and healthier!

Below are our current volunteer opportunities:

Food Distribution Program through St. Mary's Food Bank
There are several volunteer positions that need fulfillment. Time slots range from 7 AM through noon and are every Thursday at the Gila Bend Community Center. CDC COVID-19 Guidelines are to be followed along with the Maricopa County Mask Mandate, social distancing, and hygiene precautions.

• Basket In-take: Shift is from 7 to 8 AM. Responsible for tracking empty baskets.
• Assembly Line: Shift is from 8 to 11 AM (this can vary depending on the arrival of the semi-truck). Fill up baskets with different perishables and nonperishables. Able to bend, pull and lift, up to 30 pounds.
• Basket Carriers: Shift is from 8 to 11 AM (this can vary depending on the arrival of the semi-truck). Transport full basket to designated area. Able to lift 50 pounds. 
• Basket Distribution: Shift is from 11 to 12 PM (this can vary depending on the arrival of the semi-truck). Track and load baskets in vehicles. Able to lift 50 pounds.

St. Mary's Food Bank requirements: Volunteer Application, a Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement, and attend a Civil Rights Training.

Please contact Ericka Amezcua at 928-683-2244 to schedule a time to meet, fill out the required documents, and receive the Civil Rights Training. An ID card will also be required.