Foodshare Ambassadors

Join Our Team

Hunger in Greater Hartford is a real and serious issue. Help us get the entire community involved by becoming a Foodshare Ambassador. Foodshare trains volunteers to become anti-hunger Ambassadors who can share their knowledge and network with others across our region.

Training consists of three levels, and volunteers progress as they feel comfortable:

• Level I Tabling Ambassador - is stationed at a booth or table to represent Foodshare at community events. This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and interact casually with visitors, while keeping materials organized.


• Level II Speaking Ambassador - shares Foodshare’s message through speaking engagements hosted by schools, companies and other community organizations. Volunteers also help give tours at Foodshare.


• Level III Hunger 101 Facilitator - leads the Hunger 101 role-play and discussion activity that takes participants into the life of a person struggling with hunger.

“It has really helped me understand the issues. I was passionate about nutrition before, but now I have a better understanding of the solutions… it helps change people’s perspectives and see what it’s like.”

Melissa Platner, Level III Ambassador