VOLUNTEER
Give your time. Be part of something good.
From stocking shelves to packing weekend meals, there’s a volunteer role for every schedule.
Join 300 active volunteers
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Fauquier FISH.
We’re looking for individuals, families, and employee or community groups to help us make sure no one in Fauquier County goes hungry. Whether you have an hour a month or a morning every week, there’s a place for you at Fauquier FISH. Volunteers of all ages are welcome for many activities, making it a great way to serve together as a family. Some opportunities, including the August book bag distribution, have a minimum age of 14.
Ways to volunteer
Food Pantry
Sort donations, stock shelves, pack orders, and welcome neighbors during pantry hours.
Meal kits
Assemble dinner, lunch, and side kits with recipes and every ingredient a family needs.
Weekend Power Pack
Pack and deliver bags of weekend meals for students. A great fit for groups!
Senior Nutrition
Pack and deliver monthly groceries to seniors, or help staff our pop-up senior pantries.
Book Bag & School Supplies
Sponsor a student or help hand out book bags at our August drive-thru distribution (ages 14 and up).
Behind the scenes
Help with shopping and the other behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our programs running.
How to get started
Step 1
Email us
Send a note to volunteer@fauquierfish.org and tell us a little about your interests and availability.
Step 2
We’ll find a fit
We’ll match you with an opportunity that suits your schedule and interests.
Step 3
Join the team
Show up, meet your fellow volunteers, and see the difference you make firsthand.
More ways to get involved
Groups & companies
Volunteer as a group
Employee, school, church, and community groups are always welcome. Groups can host a weekly Weekend Power Pack packing, run a food drive, or schedule a field trip to the Food Pantry to see what we do.
Email volunteer@fauquierfish.org to plan your group’s visit.
Donate services
Share your skills
All of our programs are free to clients. Do you have a service to offer our clients or FISH? Ideas include haircuts, graphic design, human resources expertise, and legal advice. It’s a meaningful way for local businesses and professionals to be part of our community.
Email info@fauquierfish.org to learn more.
Become an advocate
Spread the word
Help keep the conversation about hunger in Fauquier County alive. As a Fauquier FISH ambassador, you, your group, or your company can make a difference by hosting a fundraiser, organizing a food drive, or sponsoring a Weekend Power Pack packing.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and share our posts and website.
Ready to get started?
We’d love to have you on the team.