Keep our community markets running—organize, restock, refresh!
Locations:
- 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby
- 3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver
Role Overview:
Volunteers will play a key role in restocking the shelves with fresh, frozen, and pantry items. This is a great opportunity for your group to work together, 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 in a timely manner;
- 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 up to 40 lbs safely.
Age Requirement:
People aged 16+
Maximum Group Size:
3 people
Schedule:
Burnaby
- Monday, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Vancouver
- Monday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
- Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
