Each week, more than 150 volunteers work with Chicken Soup Brigade, Lifelong’s food program, and they help do everything from preparing meals to delivering groceries to collecting food donations at Care to Shop.

This nationally- recognized program lies at the heart of our commitment to easing the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS and other life-challenging illnesses. We would love to have you join us in this effort.

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Food Delivery
Deliver fresh meals and groceries to home-bound people throughout King County.

Kitchen and Warehouse
Help us prepare meals in our Chicken Soup Brigade kitchen or sort food donations and bag groceries in our warehouse.

Care To Shop
Collect food donations at our partner grocery stores throughout King County.

Pick-Up Center
Work with the people we serve to pack grocery bags at our pick-up center.

 Questions? Contact us directly at (206) 957-1776 or volunteers@llaa.org.

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Food Delivery

Commitment: 1-3 hours per week (approx. 2-8 deliveries per route), most deliveries occur Thursdays 4pm to 7pm but some additional shifts occur at different times and different days of the week, 3 month minimum. Volunteers must be 16 years or older, have a driver’s license, and a vehicle with proof of insurance.  Volunteers are responsible for paying for gasoline.  
Report to: Distribution Coordinator
Basic Function: Provide accurate and timely delivery of groceries and fresh meals to clients on a weekly basis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Lifelong AIDS Alliance delivery policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely food delivery to clients on a designated route.
• Report missed deliveries (clients not at home) and changes in client status to Distribution Coordinator.
• Record weekly hours.
• Assist in training new volunteers or subs.
• Do not perform any tasks for clients outside of delivering food.   
• Substitute drivers will be emailed open delivery shifts every week via email.  Respond to email if interested.   
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Must have a current driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
• Ability to follow directions and read maps.
• Strict adherence to client confidentiality and professionalism.
• General knowledge of the Lifelong AIDS Alliance food program.
• Ability to safely lift 30lbs.
• Must be flexible, prompt and reliable.
• Must give at least 2 weeks notice for vacation/ leave of absence/resignation.
• Comfortable working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and racial diversity.

Kitchen Volunteer

Commitment: Mon-Fri: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm; Thurs or Fri: 3:30pm-7pm; Sat: 9am-11:30am or 12pm-2:30pm; 3 month minimum.
Report to: Executive Chef or kitchen staff lead
Basic Function: Assist kitchen staff in preparing fresh meals for weekly delivery
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide basic food preparation, including chopping and dicing large quantities (i.e. 50 lb. bags), and food packaging.
• Obtain and maintain a Health Department food handler's permit by the end of a 2 week orientation period. This is completed either online or at a class offered by the King County Public Health Department at a few locations around the city. The cost to volunteers of obtaining a food handler’s permit is $10 and is valid for 2 years.
• Follow directions given by the Chef and other kitchen staff in order to achieve a finished product.
• Responsible for tracking hours and entering them into the log.
• General kitchen clean-up including sweeping and mopping the floor, wiping kitchen equipment and taking out garbage and recycling.
• Responsible for notifying the Program Coordinator or Chef if not able to come in for an assigned shift.
• Maintain positive working atmosphere.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work as a team player and follow directions.
• Must be prompt and reliable.
• Must wear closed-toed shoes and shirts with sleeves.
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and follow food safety practices.  
• Ability to lift at least 30lbs.
• Must give at least 2 weeks notice for vacation/leave of absence/resignation.
• Notify Program Coordinator and kitchen when unable to come in for shift.  
• Comfortable working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and racial diversity.

Warehouse Volunteer

Commitment: 3-4 hours per week, Tuesday through Thursday - days or early evenings depending on the day, 3 month minimum.
Report to: Warehouse Assistant
Basic Function: Work in Chicken Soup Brigade warehouse organizing items, packaging fresh meals, and bagging groceries for weekly distribution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Lifelong AIDS Alliance policy and procedures.
• Organize bags and menus for delivery and pick-up.
• General duty projects.
• Place meals and perishables in cooler and load satellite delivery vans.
• Assist food delivery drivers in loading vehicles and assist clients carrying out food.
• Assist with general cleanup efforts.
• Must give at least two weeks notice for vacation/leave of absence/resignation.
• Must notify Program Coordinator and Warehouse Assistant if unable to come in for a scheduled shift.
• Maintain positive working atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must possess good organizational skills.
• Must be flexible, prompt, and reliable.
• Must wear closed-toed shoes and sleeved shirt.
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and follow food safety practices.
• Ability to lift 30-40 lbs.
• General knowledge of Lifelong AIDS Alliance food program.
• Strict adherence to client confidentiality and professionalism.
• Comfortable working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and racial diversity.

Care To Shop Representative

Commitment: At least one Saturday a month, 2.5 hours per shift: 10:00am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3:00pm.
Report to: Food Program Staff
Basic Function: Representative for the Lifelong AIDS Alliance food drive at participating grocery stores.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Hand out fliers to shoppers or other food donors detailing non-perishable food needs.
• Receive donations from shoppers exiting stores and place items in Care to Shop barrels.
• Keep informed of changes in Lifelong AIDS Alliance services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must be prompt and reliable.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to unexpected changes.
• Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in public.
• Must be familiar with Lifelong AIDS Alliance and Chicken Soup Brigade programs and services, mission statement, etc.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Must be comfortable standing on feet for a few hours.
• Comfortable working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and racial diversity.

Pick-Up Center

Commitment: One 3 hour shift per week: Fri- 9:00am-12:00pm, 12:00pm-3:00pm, 3:00pm-6:00pm, or Sat-10:00-1:00pm, 3 month minimum.
Report to: Pick-Up Center Staff
Basic Function: Assist at Chicken Soup Brigade Pick-Up Center distributing meals and groceries to pick-up clients, assist with various other Pick-Up Center duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist client check in; distribute meals and groceries.
• Assist clients with grocery bags and meal carry-out as well as loading client vehicles.
• Monitor and maintain extra products available to clients.
• Assist in completing grocery bag preparation.
• Actively assist with proper safety measures.
• Must give at least 2 weeks notice for vacation/leave of absence/resignation.
• Must notify Program Coordinator and Pickup Center staff if unable to come in for a scheduled shift.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must possess good organizational skills.
• Must be prompt and reliable.
• Must wear closed-toed shoes and sleeved shirt.
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and follow food safety practices.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• General knowledge of Lifelong AIDS Alliance food program.
• Strict adherence to client confidentiality and professionalism.
• Comfortable working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and racial diversity.

Satellite Pick Up Center Coordinator

Commitment: 3-4 hours per week, weekly, 3 month minimum.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older
Report to: Distribution Coordinator
Basic Function: Help run the Distribution Centers in Central/South/West/East King Counties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Lifelong AIDS Alliance policy and procedures.
• Work with volunteers in assembling grocery and meal bags.
• Staff and manage satellite site until all drivers and clients have arrived, make missed deliveries as necessary.
• Work with Distribution Coordinator, volunteers and food program team to ensure efficient and accurate food distribution.
• Weekly follow up with Distribution Coordinator.
• Return sign-in sheets weekly.
• Provide mentorship training to new volunteers.
• Create and maintain a positive working environment for volunteers.
• Must give at least two weeks notice for vacation/leave of absence/resignation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be flexible, prompt, and reliable.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• General knowledge of food program.
• Strict adherence to client confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must have current driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
• Comfortable working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations and racial diversity.