Food Bank Assistant
(Salvation Army, Bowmanville, Food Bank - Bowmanville)
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Position ID: V-OSH0619
Last Modified: 05 Oct 2023
Last Full Update: 05 Oct 2023
Opportunity Details: Food Bank Assistant
| Contact | Sarah Ali, Volunteer Coordinator, The Salvation Army; Phone: 905-623-2185; Fax: 905-697-1605; Email: sarah.ali@salvationarmy.ca |
| Duties | Assist at food bank * sort food donations and pack food bags for clients * gather and pack frozen meat, produce and dairy bags for clients. |
| Clients | Those in need |
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups ; Court-ordered community service hours |
| Areas of Interest | Shelf Stocking / Warehousing / Inventory |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality - Must sign Confidentiality Agreement ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event ; Open to the availability and level of commitment of volunteers * More volunteers are needed in November and December for the Christmas campaign. |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon (8:45 am-11:30 am; 12:30 pm-3:30 pm) Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon (8:45 am-11:30am; 12:30pm -3:30pm) Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon (12:30 pm- 3:30 pm) Thursday: Morning, Afternoon (12:30 pm- 3:30 pm) Food bank hours * could open for an evening or on the weekend to have corporate or community groups assist the food bank |
| Seasons | Year Round - Busy leading up to Christmas |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |
| Location | Salvation Army Bowmanville, 75 Liberty St S, Bowmanville |
| Number of Positions | Bowmanville ; Clarington 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Volunteer Application * comply with Salvation Army standards |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
Agency Details: Salvation Army, Bowmanville, Food Bank - Bowmanville
| Office Phone | 905-623-2185, Food Bank |
| Fax | 905-697-1605 |
| tammie.vanderduim@salvationarmy.ca | |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 75 Liberty St S Bowmanville, ON Canada L1C 2N8 |
