Food Bank Helper
On-Site
Ongoing
Summary
Join Refood in reducing food waste and promoting food security by volunteering your skills and making a lasting impact in our community!
Location
Address
Location is about 2 blocks from Joyce Station
Vancouver, British Columbia V5R 4G6
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Immediately
About This Opportunity
We are looking for volunteers to assist with our food bank by sorting and distributing food, so that we can help our community members achieve a level of food security.
Key responsibilities include:
- Activities include sorting food items, checking for any open packages & dents, checking "Best Before" and "Expiry Dates"
- Packaging of food hampers / donation bags
- Zero contact distribution to our distribution site for our foodbank beneficiaries & community
- Interact with food bank clients in need of weekly food support. Interactions include checking in clients and being a line ambassador
Desired Qualifications:
- Motivated and punctual
- Committed and passionate in helping others
- Good communication skills
- Enjoys serving and interacting with clients
Additional Details:
- Immediate Start Date
- Time Commitment: 2-4 hrs/week
- Wednesdays 12pm PST to 3 PM PST)
- Minimum commitment of 3 months is required.
Benefits
- Gain valuable and transferable work experience
- Receive a letter of recommendation after the successful completion of a project or after a 6 months term.
- Refood will also serve as a reference, if appropriate.