EVENTS

Volunteer events, registration, attendance, and engagement policies

OVERVIEW
Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) organizes regular events focused on addressing hunger and malnutrition in underserved communities across Lagos. These events are an integral part of LFBI’s operational model, driving community outreach, food distribution, health interventions, and volunteer involvement. They create a platform for engagement between LFBI, corporate bodies, individuals, entertainment personalities, and government stakeholders.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS Volunteer participation plays a central role in the successful execution of LFBI events. Events such as nutrition outreaches, food distribution drives, warehouse packaging sessions, and community intervention programs rely on a strong network of committed and compassionate individuals.

LFBI events are designed to:

• Deliver food and medical relief to vulnerable families
• Encourage direct volunteer interaction with slum communities
• Promote team bonding among corporate volunteers
• Facilitate outreach for educational and health-related services
• Allow entertainers and public figures to shine a spotlight on hunger issues

Volunteer activities may include packing food boxes, distributing meals, supporting medical outreaches, mentoring young girls, and participating in awareness campaigns.

EVENT REGISTRATION To participate in LFBI events, interested volunteers are required to register through the official Lagos Food Bank channels. This enables the organization to:

• Maintain a reliable database of volunteers
• Match volunteers with appropriate events based on need and interest
• Ensure adequate preparation for logistics and safety

Registered volunteers are contacted ahead of scheduled events with details regarding the location, time, assigned roles, and safety measures.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
LFBI emphasizes responsibility and consistency among its volunteers. Attendance policies are in place to maintain effective coordination:

• Registered volunteers must confirm availability before events
• Volunteers are expected to arrive at designated venues on time
• Cancellations should be communicated in advance to enable adequate replacements
• Repeat absenteeism without notice may affect participation in future events

These policies are designed to ensure that outreach programs are effectively carried out without disruption or shortages of manpower.

ENGAGEMENT POLICIES
LFBI encourages active and meaningful participation from all attendees. Engagement policies are structured to create an enriching and safe experience:

• Volunteers must respect beneficiaries, team leads, and fellow volunteers
• Participation must be in line with the objectives of the event
• Volunteers are encouraged to share their experiences on social media to raise awareness
• Companies and entertainers may engage their teams or fans through group volunteering or campaign support
• All volunteers must adhere to safety, hygiene, and COVID-19 protocols where applicable

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNER ENGAGEMENT
Corporate and entertainment partners have special slots for employee or public engagement during major LFBI events. These engagements:

• Encourage CSR alignment through physical service
• Provide employee bonding experiences through teamwork
• Enable interaction between brand ambassadors and underserved communities
• Allow for product sampling and brand visibility aligned with charitable giving

SUMMARY LFBI events are vital to achieving its mission of creating a hunger-free Lagos. They offer dynamic opportunities for individuals, corporate bodies, government institutions, and entertainers to get directly involved in the fight against poverty and hunger. Through structured volunteer engagement and attendance policies, LFBI ensures that all events are impactful, well-coordinated, and inclusive.

For more information about upcoming events and how to register, please contact the Lagos Food Bank at 02012918754.