Summary
Whether by packing client orders, unloading deliveries, or by helping to stock food bank shelves, our Food Bank Support Volunteers are the backbone of Nourish House service.
Location
Address
16 York St.
Cannington, Ontario L0E 1E0
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
About This Opportunity
As a food bank volunteer, you’ll play a key role in supporting Nourish House Food Bank by helping pack client food orders, keeping shelves stocked, organizing donations, vacuum packing large quantities into more manageable amounts, and creating a friendly, welcoming space for folks who visit us.
Must Be Able To
- Lift 40 lbs when needed
- Stand for the duration of the shift and sustain repetitive physical movements
- Adhere to required Health and Safety procedures
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Be able to stay calm and patient in fast-paced or challenging situations
- Basic computer skills, including entering data and managing appointments in
online systems
- Awareness of basic food safety practices and safe handling of food
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com
Causes
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks Seniors Community & Social Services
Skills & Experience
Reporting & Dashboards Administrative Support Other Admin & Clerical skills Retail / Merchandising Skills
Tags
volunteer food security food bank volunteer Make a Difference Volunteer in Durham Region senior volunteer nonprofit volunteer nonprofit help food banks
