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