Support your community through direct food access at our distribution centres!Β
Locations:Β
- 8345 Winston Street, BurnabyΒ Β
- 3454 Lougheed Hwy, VancouverΒ Β
Role Overview:
Volunteers will work together to provide direct food support to those in need. As a Food Distribution volunteer, you focus on maintaining smooth operations and helping the community on the frontline.Β Β Β
Responsibilities:Β
- Create a positive and welcoming experience for clients;Β
- Distribute menu items and follow allotment requirements;Β
- Restock food stations for fellow volunteers;Β
- Recycle packaging and compost spoiled food;Β
- Monitor parking lot and provide directions to clients and vehicles;Β
- Understand and follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment;Β
- Sorting and quality checking fresh donations;Β
- Sweep and clean the distribution site;Β
- Completing other distribution-related tasks as requested by staff.Β
Core Skills and Abilities:Β
- Proficient in speaking English and able to comprehend instructions in English;Β
- Comfortable interacting with the public;Β
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively;Β
- Flexibility to rotate roles as needed;Β
- Efficiently complete tasks to keep operations running smoothly;Β
- Ability to handle busy periods calmly and effectively;Β
- Ability to follow directions and work independently.Β
Physical Requirements:Β
- Ability to stand for four hours;Β
- Capability to perform repetitive tasks;Β
- Ability to bend, lift, and twist safely up to 40 lbs. Lifting may be required depending on the task;Β
- Contactβ―volunteer@foodbank.bc.caβ―to discuss accommodations.Β
Age Requirement:
People aged 15+Β
Schedule:Β
BurnabyΒ
- Friday, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm, 3:00 pm – 7:30 pmΒ
- Saturday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, 12:00 pm – 3:30 pmΒ
VancouverΒ
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pmΒ
- Thursday, 12pm – 4:00 pm, 3:30pm – 7:30 pmΒ