FOOD: Neighborhood Exchange

Help provide food so military families can make it to the next pay day by supporting the Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton with their Neighborhood Exchange food distribution and diaper giveaway.

Volunteers typically help with setting up for the event, bagging groceries, and helping load items into participants' cars. Volunteers with great people and personal skills are a great fit for this opportunity.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Please wear closed-toe shoes. Also, make sure to dress in layers as we will be working outside, and the weather often changes as the day progresses. 

• Bring: Make sure you have a hat or sunglasses since volunteers will be outside. Snacks will be provided.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 20 pounds, stand on and off for about 3 hours, and work in a fast-paced environment. Individuals with physical limitations can be accommodated since a lot of the work can be completed from a sitting position. The project space is wheelchair accessible. 

• Weather: This event takes place rain or shine. The ASYMCA has canopy tents and just asks that you dress appropriately for the weather. 

• Note: This volunteer opportunity closes 10 days before the shift starts to allow time for base access approval, if needed. If you do not have base access you will meet with an Armed Services YMCA staff member 15 minutes prior to the start of the shift to be escorted onto the base and food distribution location. If you have base access, you will be able to go straight to the Armed Services YMCA's main office. 
  
  Please complete a Volunteer Application so Armed Services YMCA can track your serivce hours. Please note you are a referral from HandsOn San Diego.

About the Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton

The Armed Services YMCA enhances the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life.