Nourishing Hope Marketplace Volunteer - Sorting, Packing and Personal Shopper
In-Person
Event
Summary
Our Nourishing Hope Marketplace(NHM) 's aim is simple: To nourish hope in the lives of those in our community by meeting practical needs.
Location
In-Person
Vancouver, British Columbia
When
Opportunity Type
Event - Specific Date
Starts
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Ends
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
About This Opportunity
Date: Every Monday and Tuesday until end of March, 2024 (3-month commitment is required)
Time: from 7:30AM till the end of the market (around 12:30/1PM)
Location: 100-290 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6 (Food Stash Warehouse)
No. of volunteers needed : 1-2
Requirements and qualifications:
- Consent to TSA submitting a Criminal Records Check (There is NO fee for this check)
- Be able to communicate in English Above the age of 19 (Volunteers under the age of 19 must be accompanied by their legal guardians during volunteering)
- A genuine interest in helping the families in need Good listening and communication skills.
- Being patient, respectful and understanding. Maintain confidentiality about all personal information
- Carry out the position in a conscientious, courteous and safe manner
- Have cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Be able to lift and carry items up to 50lbs
Major Duties:
- Sort and pack food
- Perform as a Personal shopper to assist families in need to select food and grocery items according to their needs and preferences Assist in setting up and cleaning up
- Be able to lift and carry items up to 50lbs
- Perform other NHM related duties as assigned by the NHM food manager
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum Age
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Be able to lift and carry items up to 50lbs
- Maintain confidentiality about all personal information
- Good listening and communication skills. Being patient, respectful and understanding.
- Be able to communicate in English