Volunteer with Seed & Spoon
Join a movement that nourishes Newark with dignity and community.
How to Volunteer
Review Roles
Browse volunteer opportunities below and find what fits your schedule and skills.
Fill the Form
Complete the sign-up form at the bottom of this page with your information.
Share Your Resume
Attach a resume or LinkedIn profile if you have one (optional but helpful).
Get Oriented
Our coordinator will reach out within 48 hours to schedule orientation.
Every volunteer receives: Meals to-go, respect, ongoing support, and the joy of making a real difference.
Volunteer Opportunities
Find the perfect role that fits your schedule, skills, and passion for serving the community.
Planners / Admins
📅 Mon–Fri (few hrs/day)
Category: Admin
Duties:
- •Manage rosters and volunteer schedules
- •Handle donor communication and outreach
- •Maintain data systems and records
- •Coordinate weekly meal plans
- •Support program operations
Ideal for: Detail-oriented organizers who love systems
✅ Keeps the mission running smoothly behind the scenes.
Shoppers
📅 Tues & Fri
Category: Logistics
Duties:
- •Pick up food donations from partners
- •Purchase needed ingredients
- •Load and transport items safely
- •Unload at storage sites
- •Track inventory and receipts
Ideal for: Drivers with reliable vehicles
✅ Brings the ingredients that start every meal.
Preppers
📅 Wed
Category: Kitchen
Duties:
- •Wash and sanitize produce
- •Chop and prep ingredients
- •Label and organize items
- •Set up cooking stations
- •Follow food safety protocols
Ideal for: Team players who enjoy prep work
✅ Light teamwork that fuels Thursday's cook day.
Cooks
📅 Thurs
Category: Kitchen
Duties:
- •Cook large-batch meals from recipes
- •Monitor food temperatures and quality
- •Portion meals into containers
- •Label with dates and contents
- •Maintain kitchen cleanliness
Ideal for: Anyone who loves cooking with purpose
✅ The heart of Seed & Spoon — where food becomes care.
Drivers / Delivery Team
📅 Fri
Category: Logistics
Duties:
- •Load meal boxes into delivery vehicles
- •Follow delivery routes and schedules
- •Deliver boxes safely to families
- •Maintain friendly, professional contact
- •Report any delivery issues
Ideal for: Licensed drivers with clean records
✅ The bridge between kitchen and doorstep.
Cleaners / Sanitation Team
Paid/Stipend📅 Wed–Fri
Category: Support
Duties:
- •Sanitize cooking areas and equipment
- •Monitor food safety temperatures
- •Manage cleaning supplies inventory
- •Follow health department standards
- •Support kitchen and storage cleanliness
Ideal for: Detail-focused individuals
✅ The backbone of safety and hygiene.
Youth Trainees (Seed Track)
📅 Wed–Thurs
Category: Youth
Duties:
- •Learn regenerative farming techniques
- •Assist with food preparation
- •Practice kitchen safety skills
- •Participate in mentorship sessions
- •Build professional experience
Ideal for: Ages 16-24 seeking job skills and purpose
✅ Future farmers gaining purpose and skill.
Intake & Care Desk Volunteers
📅 Wed–Fri
Category: Outreach
Duties:
- •Greet families warmly and professionally
- •Check registration and eligibility
- •Share community resource information
- •Maintain confidential records
- •Answer questions with compassion
Ideal for: Friendly, empathetic communicators
✅ The first friendly face for every guest.
Volunteer Case Managers
Paid/Stipend📅 Flexible (monthly check-ins)
Category: Support
Duties:
- •Assess needs of new clients
- •Review progress toward goals
- •Maintain regular contact with families
- •Connect clients to resources
- •Document case notes securely
Ideal for: Social work students or caring mentors
✅ The lifeline between families and Seed & Spoon.
Community Meals Crew
📅 Sat (scheduled)
Category: Outreach
Duties:
- •Set up dining spaces for events
- •Serve meals to community members
- •Connect and build relationships
- •Clean up after service
- •Help create joyful atmosphere
Ideal for: People-lovers and relationship-builders
✅ Turns service into shared joy.
Content & Storytelling Helpers
📅 Flexible
Category: Outreach
Duties:
- •Capture photos during events (with consent)
- •Document success stories
- •Help with social media content
- •Interview volunteers and families
- •Share impact with the community
Ideal for: Photographers, writers, and creatives
✅ Gives voice to the mission.
Corporate / Group Volunteers
📅 Tues–Sat (scheduled)
Category: Outreach
Duties:
- •Participate in group packing events
- •Prepare meal kits as a team
- •Sort and organize donations
- •Build team spirit through service
- •Custom projects based on needs
Ideal for: Corporate teams and community groups
✅ Turns teamwork into tangible impact.
Super Fundraiser
📅 Flexible (4–8 hrs/week)
Category: Fundraising
Duties:
- •Write compelling donor emails and appeals
- •Negotiate surplus agreements with stores
- •Organize food and clothing drives
- •Build relationships with corporate sponsors
- •Track fundraising metrics and goals
Ideal for: Charismatic communicators and negotiators
✅ Keeps the mission funded and flowing.
Join the Volunteer Team
Every shift helps feed families with dignity. Fill out this form and we'll reach out within 48 hours.