Driver
Help keep us moving forward! Drivers deliver and collect food donations, and support community food drives
What you'll do
Food hampers need to be delivered to 80+ community food depots throughout the city where clients receive their hampers. Our drivers also pick up donated food from food industry partners, corporate donors, and the public. Drivers also support community food drives by dropping off supplies. On-site training and orientation is provided
Qualifications
Minimum age
Drivers must be at least 25 years of age
Drivers license and history
Class 5 Drivers license and a Clean Drivers Abstract are needed. Volunteers must receive approval from our insurance provider prior to driving Food Bank vehicles
Social skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and enjoy working with the public
Team player
Volunteers in this position must be capable of working in a team environment
Time management
Good time management skills are required for this position
Reliability
Volunteers in this position will thrive if they are reliable, trustworthy, patient, punctual, and empathetic
Location
Comfortable working in a warehouse setting and outdoors
Physical requirements
Able to lift a minimum of 15 kg (33 lbs). Good physical health as lifting, bending, loading, and unloading will be involved
Operational capabilities
Existing forklift certification an asset. Able to operate a manual pallet jack or willing to learn
