Support the Agencies team at one of our community markets! Volunteers help restock the markets during and after pick-ups to ensure shelves are filled with a variety of fresh, frozen, and pantry products. This food will fuel many food programs, including small community food banks, daily snack and meal programs for shelters and community housing, school nutrition programs, and more.  

Location:
  • 1405 Thornton St, Vancouver
  • 8345 Winston St, Burnaby
Responsibilities:
  • Quality checking and sorting perishable (fresh) and non-perishable (dry) deliveries before restocking shelves. 
  • Rotating items based on FIFO method. 
  • Ensuring areas are well stocked and merchandised to GVFB standards.
  • Sweeping and cleaning the market area.  
  • Recycling packaging and composting spoiled food.
Requirements:
  • At least 16 years old  
  • Ability to stand for 3-4 hours.  
  • Ability to follow directions and work independently.
  • Ability to work in a cooler and freezer. We supply adequate jackets and gloves.
  • Ability to bend, twist, and lift at least 20 lbs. 
Shift times:
  • Vancouver – Monday to Friday; 3-4 hour shift
  • Burnaby – Monday to Thursday; 2-hour shift
Commitment:

Weekly