Lead Volunteer Warehouse
Lead volunteers at Edmonton’s Food Bank act as an extension of the staff team by helping train and engage new warehouse volunteers
What you'll do
The lead volunteer is an important role that assists with the training and engagement of new volunteers in the warehouse acting as an extension of our staff team. Lead volunteers will receive training and direction for proper warehouse procedures and guidelines from a staff coordinator
Qualifications
Minimum age
Lead volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
Previous volunteer hours
Must have a minimum of 60 volunteer hours and 6 months of volunteer experience in the warehouse
Availability
Able to work 3 hour shifts providing direction and support to other volunteers
Expertise
Understands the processes and complexities of Edmonton’s Food Bank warehousing needs. Able to clearly communicate and share knowledge
Team oriented and adaptable
Enjoy working as a team with our volunteers and staff in a busy environment.
Independent and driven
Able to work with minimal to no supervision
Reliability
Volunteers in this position will thrive if they are reliable, trustworthy, patient, punctual, and empathetic
Physical requirements
Able to lift a minimum of 15 kg (33 lbs.). Good physical health as lifting, bending, loading, and unloading will be involved
