Jump into a fast-paced warehouse where every day is different! Volunteers help keep daily operations running smoothly, and can include sorting donations, assembling orders, filling snacks bags, and so much more! 

Location:

8345 Winston Street, Burnaby 

Role Overview:

Looking for Warehouse Support volunteers to sort donations, prep orders, and keep things moving! Work together in an active, fast-paced environment and make a real impact. 

Responsibilities:  

• Quality checking and sorting perishable and non-perishable donations; 
• Packing sorted donations into boxes; 
• Palletizing orders for deliveries; 
• Following composting procedures; 
• Organizing and repackaging diapers for orders; 
• Light cleaning to ensure functional areas are clean; 
• Understanding and following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment; 
• Assist with other warehouse-related duties as assigned by Sort Associates. 

Core Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to work in a noisy environment, active machinery will be present during the shift; 
• Attention to detail is required for identifying expired or spoiled items; 
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively within a team environment; 
• Flexibility to support where needed in a dynamic environment; 
• Efficiency in completing tasks and meeting deadlines to keep operations running smoothly. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand for three hours; 
• Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 30 lbs safely; 
• Contact volunteer@foodbank.bc.ca to discuss accommodations. 

Age Requirement:

People aged 15+ 

Schedule:  

• Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

Join us for another busy harvest season as we quality check and package boxes of fresh produce! 

Location:

8345 Winston Street, Burnaby  

Role Overview:

Help sort bulk produce into smaller boxes for distribution—it’s a great workout and team-oriented experience.  

Responsibilities:

• Take produce from bulk totes and repackage into cardboard boxes; 
• Quality check donated perishables by adhering to GVFB food safety practices; 
• Discard any spoiled products into ReFeed bins; 
• Move pallets with a manual pallet jack (training provided onsite); 
• Safely handle spoiled food items, which could involve dealing with mold; 
• Efficiently complete other food sort-related tasks as assigned by the Sort Associate.  

Core Skills and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented to ensure that food is accurately quality checked;
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines;
• Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner;
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a group.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for three hours; 
• Ability to bend, twist, and lift materials (up to 40lbs) safely; 
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks. 

Age Requirement:

People aged 15+  

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
• Opportunities are based on donations received.

Looking for volunteers to sort and check perishable food—help fight waste and feed the community! 

Location:

8345 Winston Street, Burnaby

Role Overview:

We are looking for Fresh Food Sorters to help with quality checking and categorizing perishable fruit, vegetables, dairy, and deli donations. This food-focused role is great for individuals that want to help rescue food! 

Responsibilities: 

• Quality check donated perishables, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, and deli products, adhering to GVFB food safety and best before date practices; 
• Dispose of non-consumable products into appropriate waste streams (compost, recycling, ReFeed bins); 
• Move pallets with a manual pallet jack (training provided onsite); 
• Wrap, weigh, and label sorted pallets; 
• Clean the fresh sort room at the end of each shift; emptying waste bins, wiping all surfaces and mopping the floor; 
• Safely handle spoiled food items, which could involve dealing with mold; 
• Efficiently complete other food sort-related tasks as assigned by the Sort Associate.  

Core Skills and Abilities: 

• Detail-oriented to ensure that food is accurately quality checked; 
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure the quality of preserved food; 
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks in a timely manner; 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a small team of volunteers; 
• Ability to use manual pallet jack or a willingness to learn how to use (training provided by staff on-site). 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for three hours; 
• Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 40 lbs safely; 
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks; 
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (2 to 4 degrees Celsius); 
• Contact volunteer@foodbank.bc.ca to request accommodations. 

Age Requirement:

People aged 15+ 

Shift Times: 

• Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

Support with our newest project - preserving fruits and vegetables! 

Location:

8345 Winston Street, Burnaby 

Role Overview:

Volunteers will be part of the food preservation process from start to finish. We are looking for individuals who can support weekly, complete tasks independently, and have a passion for food!  

Responsibilities: 

• Wash, trim, peel, slice, chop, and dice fruit and vegetables according to staff instructions and standardized cutting methods; 
• Use sharp kitchen knives and approved cutting equipment safely and correctly to prepare produce for preservation processes; 
• Follow staff guidance on proper knife handling, cutting techniques, and workstation setup to ensure efficiency and reduce the risk of injury; 
• Wash, handle, and safely clean sharp objects (including knives and cutting tools) as part of routine kitchen cleanup; 
• Clean up the food preparation station and compost food waste;  
• Lay fruit and vegetables out on trays; 
• Safely handle spoiled food items, which could involve dealing with mold;  
• Clean and sanitize dehydrator and freeze dryer racks and other items as needed;  
• Prepare and process food in the Food Prep Room (temperature-controlled room, 4 to 10 degrees Celsius); 
• Efficiently complete other food preservation-related tasks as assigned by the Food Preservation Associate.  

Core Skills and Abilities:   

• Comfort and confidence using sharp kitchen knives for food preparation. 
• Experience or comfort with cutting, slicing, dicing, trimming, and peeling fruit and vegetables; 
• Ability to remain focused, alert, and attentive while handling knives and performing repetitive cutting tasks; 
• Willingness to follow staff instructions on knife use, cutting techniques, and safety practices
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks in a timely manner; 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other volunteers and staff; 
• Food Safe Level 1 is not required but considered an asset. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand for up to three hours;  
• Ability to bend, twist, and lift materials safely (up to 40lbs); 
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks, including cutting and food preparation; 
• Demonstrates safe knife-handling practices at all times; 
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled room (exposure to changing temperatures). 
• Contact volunteer@foodbank.bc.ca to request accommodations. 

Age Requirement:

People aged 18+

Schedule:

Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Help us assemble these packs in an efficient production line! 

Location: 

8345 Winston Street, Burnaby

Role Overview:

Each month, the GVFB offers specialized nutrition programs: three Children's Programs and the Seniors' Program, which caters to the needs of our senior clients ages 65+. We are looking for a Program Packs Volunteer to support us with assembling program packs and building orders for our distribution locations.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assemble nutrition packs with a specific number of items;
• Set up and take down the production line (tables, supplies, etc.);
• Restock the production line with food;
• Sweep and sanitize the packing area;
• Recycle packaging and compost spoiled food;
• Assist with other warehouse-related duties as assigned by Sort Associates.

Core Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a noisy environment, active machinery will be present during the shift;
• Attention to detail is required for ensuring the accuracy of each pack;
• Efficient at completing tasks within a designated time frame to keep assembly line moving;
• Teamwork skills to effectively work with others, ensuring a smooth workflow.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand for three hours;
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks;
• Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 20 lbs safely.
• Contact volunteer@foodbank.bc.ca to discuss accommodations.

Age Requirement: 

People aged 15+

Schedule: 

• Monday – Tuesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Shifts offered on select weeks only

Support your community through direct food access at our distribution centres! 

Locations: 

• 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby  
• 3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver  

Role Overview:

Volunteers will work together to provide direct food support to those in need. As a Food Distribution volunteer, you focus on maintaining smooth operations and helping the community on the frontline.   

Responsibilities: 

• Create a positive and welcoming experience for clients; 
• Distribute menu items and follow allotment requirements; 
• Restock food stations for fellow volunteers; 
• Recycle packaging and compost spoiled food; 
• Monitor parking lot and provide directions to clients and vehicles; 
• Understand and follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment; 
• Sorting and quality checking fresh donations; 
• Sweep and clean the distribution site; 
• Completing other distribution-related tasks as requested by staff. 

Core Skills and Abilities: 

• Proficient in speaking English and able to comprehend instructions in English; 
• Comfortable interacting with the public; 
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively; 
• Flexibility to rotate roles as needed; 
• Efficiently complete tasks to keep operations running smoothly; 
• Ability to handle busy periods calmly and effectively; 
• Ability to follow directions and work independently. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand for four hours; 
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks; 
• Ability to bend, lift, and twist safely up to 40 lbs. Lifting may be required depending on the task; 
• Contact volunteer@foodbank.bc.ca to discuss accommodations. 

Age Requirement:

People aged 15+ 

Schedule: 

8345 Winston Street, Burnaby

• Friday, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
• Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm 

3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver

• Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm 
• Thursday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm