The Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) Team is hosting a community cleanup event in West Lynde, Whitby to keep our local park clean and beautiful. As a Park Cleanup Volunteer, you will be assisting with litter-picking at Jeffery Street Park from 10 am to 12 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Supplies are provided.

All Park Cleanup Volunteers must:

• Register and review the safety rules in the Liability Waiver before the cleanup event: https://www.cloca.com/event-details/jeffery-street-park-cleanup 
• Wear suitable clothing, like light-coloured clothing that covers arms and legs, suitable protective closed-toe footwear, work gloves, baseball cap or wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses, if necessary.
• Stay alert and stay clear of hazards.
• Avoid touching or picking up any hazardous items, dead animal carcasses, any sharps or biohazardous waste, or anything that cannot be safely identified and report these to the authorized group leader.

Are you looking to give back to your community? ReachView Village offers you a great way to connect with seniors in your neighbourhood. By helping out with recreation activities, supporting events or spending quality time with one of our residents, you can make all the difference. 

• Assist with recreation activities & events
• Participate in organized programs 
• 1:1 visits with residents
• Develop relationships & visit with seniors

Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity

We are currently looking for volunteers to support our Food Bank operations. Volunteers play a vital role in helping ensure families in our community have access to essential food supports.

Tasks and duties may include:

• Lifting and moving boxes and bags of food (some heavy lifting required)

• Sorting incoming food donations

• Checking food for expiry dates and quality

• Bagging fresh produce

• Packing food hampers for clients

• Providing friendly, respectful service to clients during distribution

This is a hands-on role best suited for individuals who are comfortable being on their feet and working as part of a team. Your time and support make a meaningful difference for families in our community.

During the morning shift, the meal is prepared for service later in the day.
Tasks for this shift include:

• Buttering buns
• Rolling cutlery
• Plating desserts
• Sorting food
• Peeling and/or cutting vegetables
• Making salad
• Making fruit salad
• Bagging food to-go
• Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
• Doing laundry

During the afternoon shift, guests are served a meal.
Tasks for this shift include:

• Serving guests at their tables
• Busing tables
• Wiping tables and chairs as guests leave 
• Scraping plates 
• Preparing drinks (coffee, tea, juice, and water)
• Plating meals from the steam table
• Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
• Handing out food to guests to go