Special Events
Community ambassadors for Edmonton’s Food Bank, representing the organization to the public, communicating our needs, and encouraging donations
What you'll do
You’ll help set up resources at food drives, information booths, and a variety of community events. Depending on the event, volunteers collect non-perishable food and monetary donations, sell tickets for raffles or 50/50s, engage with the public, and share information about the work of Edmonton’s Food Bank. In some cases, volunteers also assist loading our trucks with food donations.
There is also the opportunity to make appearances as Fill-Up, our mascot. While there are some events during daytime hours Monday to Friday, most of our special events are in the evening and on weekends.
Qualifications
Special event volunteers require a special skillset
Communication skills
Outgoing, with good communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable in social settings or in large groups of people
Expertise
Willingness to become more familiar with the work of Edmonton's Food Bank and its operations, the clients we serve, and the services and programs we provide
Team player
Enjoys working in a team environment at various locations throughout Edmonton
Reliability
Volunteers in this position will thrive if they are reliable, trustworthy, patient, punctual, and empathetic. Reliability is key as these events depend on our volunteers showing up
Physical capabilities
Good physical health as lifting and bending may be required. Some events require set up of resources to loading food donations
Monetary handling
Comfortable collecting food and/or monetary donations.
