Food Bank Assistant
(Salvation Army, Bowmanville, Food Bank - Bowmanville)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Andrew Cherry, Community Ministries Worker, The Salvation Army; Phone: 905-623-2185; Fax: 905-697-1605; Email: andrew.cherry@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 OSSD | 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 am-4 pm) Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon (8 am-4 pm) Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon (8 am-4 pm) Thursday: Morning, Afternoon (8 am-4 pm) Friday: Morning, Afternoon (8 am-4 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 We currently do not need any more volunteers. We will keep your information on file for when we do. | |||
Training | Orientation | |||
Transportation | Near public transit | |||
Police Check | Required | |||
Additional Requirements | Volunteer Application * comply with Salvation Army standards | |||
Liability Insurance | Available | |||
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Organization Name | Salvation Army, Bowmanville, Food Bank - Bowmanville | |||
Office Phone | 905-623-2185, Food Bank | |||
Fax | 905-697-1605 | |||
andrew.cherry@salvationarmy.ca | ||||
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