Long Term

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in long-term volunteer opportunities, please contact Judy at 425–2133 to discuss this possibility.

Please visit our Long Term Volunteer Opportunities page if you would like to join us at the Food Bank on a weekly basis during the day (Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.).

Client Services Volunteer

Conduct intake interviews with potential Food Bank clients by telephone and in person
Assist clients in identifying and meeting food needs, including referrals to food depots
Provide information about income security rights and referrals to other helping agencies
Maintain accurate records of client information and hamper orders
Hamper Line Volunteers

Hamper Line Volunteer

Prepare food hampers for walk-in clients and depot orders
Ensure that the contents of hampers meet the quality control guidelines of the Food Bank
Lifting required
Reception Volunteers

Reception Volunteer

Deal with both telephone and in person callers, in a busy reception area
Operate an 11-line Meridian telephone system

Drivers / Swampers

Pick up food donations from grocery stores, fire halls and commercial donors
Drop off hampers and food supplies at churches and organizations operating food programs
Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles
Act as an ambassador for the organization while picking up and dropping off food donations
Lifting required

Sorting and Repackaging Volunteers

Sort food coming in from the community into the different food groups
Ensure that no expired or damaged products go through to the hamper line
Repackage bulk food into individual servings
Lifting required