Support the Agencies team at one of our community markets! Volunteers play an important role in providing quality food, service, and pick-up experiences to our community. Each shift offers a range of tasks to help the day run smoothly, such as restocking the shelves, light cleaning, and quality checking produce. 

Locations:  

• 3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver 

• 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby 

Responsibilities: 

• Quality check and sort perishable (fresh) and non-perishable (dry) 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.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience: 

• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner; 

• Flexibility to support where needed in a dynamic environment; 

• Confident in completing tasks independently with minimal supervision. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand for two to four hours (depending on shift length); 

• Ability to periodically work in a cooler and freezer (adequate jackets and gloves are provided); 

• Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 40 lbs safely. 

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. 

Shift times: 

• Vancouver – Monday from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 

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