Support your community through direct food access at our distribution centres!
Locations:
8345 Winston Street, Burnaby
Role Overview:
Volunteers will work together to provide direct food support to those in need. As a group 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 groupvolunteering@foodbank.bc.ca to discuss accommodations
Age Requirement:
People aged 15+
Maximum Group Size:
5 people
Schedule:
- 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
