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Community Engagement

Get involved at a local event to help promote the GVFB, educate the public about what we do and generate donations.
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Community Engagement

Participate in seasonal events that promote the GVFB, educate the public, and generate donations. These opportunities are also great ways to meet new people and experience fun, local events. Your responsibilities could range from setting up grocery store campaigns to helping with 50/50 draws at festivals like Foodstock.

Locations:

Various locations throughout Burnaby, New Westminster, North Shore, and Vancouver.

Shift times:

Varies depending on the event.

Requirements:

Depends on the event. Customer service, food and beverage, retail and/or events experience is helpful.

Food Distribution

This front-line opportunity provides direct food support to those in need.
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Food Distribution

Distribution is an opportunity to work together and directly provide healthy food to clients. It is a highly rewarding role that provides weekly assistance to individuals, couples, and families in need. Tasks include line management, restocking supplies, distributing menu items, program packs, and cleaning duties. All of our distribution locations offer indoor roles, as well as a few outdoor responsibilities.

Group size:
  • Vancouver – Maximum 10 volunteers
  • Burnaby – Maximum 7 volunteers
Locations:
  • 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby
  • 3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver
Shift times:
  • Vancouver - Tuesday to Saturday; shifts are 4 to 7.5 hours in length
  • Burnaby - Friday to Saturday; shifts are 4 to 7.5 hours in length
Responsibilities:
  • Greeting clients and providing any organizational updates.
  • Distributing menu items and following allotment requirements.
  • Sweeping, cleaning the distribution site, and ensuring all sharp objects (ie. Box cutters) are put away.  
  • Restocking stations, recycling packaging and composting spoiled food.  
  • Quality checking and sorting produce before distribution.  
  • Completing other distribution-related tasks as needed 
Requirements:
  • At least 18 years old 
  • Ability to stand for at least 4 hours. 
  • Fluent in speaking English and able to comprehend instructions in English.  
  • Ability to follow directions and work independently.  
  • Ability to bend, lift and twist. Lifting may be required depending on the task. Contact [email protected] to discuss accommodations.  
  • Ability to speak multiple languages (i.e. Cantonese, Farsi, Spanish) is an asset. 

Group Volunteer Testimonials

“Received feedback from team members that the shift was beautifully organized with clear instructions. Enjoyed the team being able to come together and connect over an important task. Felt like our efforts were recognized and will make a difference and positive impact to others. Everything was fantastic - far exceeded our expectations and e have many more team members interested in volunteering.”
The Oppenheimer GroupWarehouse & Program Packs
“Many of us learned few new things about vulnerable population groups that are outside of our own relationship bubbles. We were impressed by the size of GVFB operations and how good and smooth organization of the processes have been executed. You are doing fantastic job and we are so grateful for the given opportunity to contribute. We will most certainly repeat this very soon. We were amazed how well everything was organized.. from initial contact to the volunteering day, everything was great. Keep doing your best. You are doing an incredible positive impact to out community.”
Rackspace Technology Winston Distribution
“Volunteering made us appreciate all the work he GVFB team do day after day as they work to ensure individuals and families are fed. I would recommend they (future groups) come ready to lend support wherever there is a need. The needs are very simple basic things that make a lot of difference. Also remember to come with a smile. Its amazing how far every smile reaches in the heart of the client. The GVFB team were fantastic to work with.”
AmazonWinston Distribution
“Our group found value in volunteering together especially the cause. We felt like we were giving back to the community in a meaningful way, we felt extremely productive with our time, and felt like we came together to serve a purpose. This is a wonderful opportunity with a short time commitment but a great return. Your team will have the opportunity to try a variety of tasks that best suit each person, feel extremely productive with giving back, and work with an awesome group of people doing great things.”
SAP SoftwareTerminal Distribution
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