Keep our community markets running—organize, restock, refresh!

Locations:  

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

Role Overview:

Volunteers will play a key role in restocking the shelves with fresh, frozen, and pantry items during and after pick-ups. This is a great opportunity to ensure the FIFO method is applied to reduce food waste and directly contribute to supporting the community.  

Responsibilities: 

• Quality check and sort perishable and non-perishable deliveries before restocking shelves; 
• Efficiently organize food to ensure proper placement and easy access; 
• Rotate items based on first in, first out (FIFO) method; 
• Ensure areas are well stocked and merchandised to GVFB standards; 
• Sweep and clean the facility to maintain GVFB standards; 
• Monitor parking lot and provide directions to Agencies and vehicles as needed; 
• Recycle packaging and compost spoiled food. 

Core Skills and Abilities: 

• Can complete tasks independently; 
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks promptly; 
• Confident in completing tasks independently with minimal supervision. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Can work independently; 
• Ability to stand for three hours;  
• Ability to periodically work in a cooler and freezer (adequate jackets and gloves are provided);  
• Ability to bend, twist, and lift materials (up to 40lbs) safely. 

Age Requirement:

People aged 16+

Schedule:  

Burnaby 

• Monday, 8:30 am - 10:30 am 
• Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 

Vancouver 

• Monday, 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
• Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

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 and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
• Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm