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Program Packs

This is a team-oriented production line where your group will fill bags with nutritious items for one of our specialized nutrition programs.
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Program Packs

This is a team-oriented production line where your group will fill bags with nutritious items for one of our specialized nutrition programs. We offer three Children’s Programs each month: Baby Steps (Age 0 – 2), Preschooler Packs (Age 2 – 5), and Grade Schooler Packs (Age 6 – 12). Our newest specialized nutrition pack, the Seniors’ Program, caters to the needs of our senior clients ages 65+. Click here to learn more about our specialized nutrition programs.

Group size:

Maximum 5 volunteers

Location:

GVFB Warehouse, 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby

Shift times:
  • Monday-Wednesday; 3 hour shifts
Responsibilities:
  • Assembling nutrition packs
  • Setting up/taking down the production line
  • Restocking the production line
  • Assisting with other warehouse-related tasks as needed
Requirement:
  • At least 15 years old
  • Detail oriented. 
  • Ability to remain focused in a noisy environment 
  • Ability to stand for an extended period of time 
  • Ability to follow directions and work within a team 
  • Ability to adapt to new tasks depending on the operational needs 
  • Ability to bend, twist, and lift a maximum of 30 lbs.; accommodations can be discussed 

Food Distribution

This front-line opportunity directly provides healthy food to clients.
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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. Your group may be divided to support various areas: distribution, line management, restocking, breaking down cardboard, and more. We look forward to hosting your team onsite!

Group size:
  • Vancouver – Maximum 10 volunteers
  • Burnaby – Maximum 7 volunteers
  • New Westminister - Maximum 5 volunteers
Locations:
  • 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby - Indoor site
  • 3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver - Indoor site
  • 613 Queens Ave, New Westminister - Indoor site
Shift times:
  • Vancouver - Tuesday to Friday; shifts are 4 to 7.5 hours in length
  • Burnaby - Friday to Saturday; shifts are 4.5 to 8 hours in length
  • New Westminister - Wednesday; shifts are 5.5 hours in length
Responsibilities:
  • Distributing a specific allotment of food to each client
  • Assisting staff in welcoming clients, explaining what food is available, and creating a safe environment
  • Ensuring the distribution site is clean
  • Assisting the team with restocking stations and breaking down cardboard boxes
  • Setting up and taking down the site materials (tables, signage, product, etc.)
  • Completing other tasks as needed
Requirements:
  • At least 18 years old 
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment 
  • Ability to stand outside for an extended period of time. 
  • Ability to bend, twist, and lift a maximum of 30 lbs.; accommodations can be discussed 
  • Front-line, retail, or customer service experience is an asset. 
  • Ability to speak multiple languages is an asset. Please let staff know onsite. 

Warehouse Support

Assist our staff with fresh, frozen, and dry food sorting.
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Warehouse Support

Volunteering at the GVFB Warehouse is a dynamic opportunity to support our operations department. Each shift is different as tasks are based on our daily needs. Your group may be divided to support various areas: sorting and packing non-perishable donations, quality checking fresh donations, building orders, cleaning, restocking shelves, and so much more. We look forward to hosting your team onsite!

Group size:

Maximum 5 volunteers

Location:

GVFB Warehouse; 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby

Shift times:

Monday - Thursday; 3-hour shifts

Responsibilities:
  • Sorting and packing non-perishable donations
  • Organizing fresh donations into palletized categories
  • Building orders of fresh/non-perishable items
  • Cleaning the warehouse (washing bins, dusting racking, refilling sanitizer bottles, etc.)
  • Quality checking and packing bread donations
  • Organizing and packing diapers
  • And so much more!
Requirements:
  • At least 15 years old
  • Detail oriented.  
  • Ability to remain focused in a noisy environment  
  • Ability to stand for an extended period of time 
  • Ability to successfully complete tasks independently; accommodations can be discussed  
  • Ability to adapt to new tasks depending on the operational needs 
  • Ability to bend, twist, and lift a maximum of 30 lbs.; accommodations can be discussed 

Community Events

Throughout the year we hold community events to promote the GVFB, educate the public about what we do and generate donations.
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Community Events

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.

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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