Port Cares Volunteer

6 months ago

Port Colborne, Canada PORT CARES Full time

**OUR MISSION**

To help those in the community with social and economic needs improve their quality of life

**OUR VISION**

Port Cares inspires and provides help, hope and opportunity for all in our community to achieve their potential

**OUR VALUES**

We provide help without judgement

We are accountable to one another

We treat everyone with respect

We work collaboratively together

**Volunteer Summary**

Working during our Foodbank and Port Cares operating hours, the responsibilities as a Port Cares volunteer includes completing task assigned by the immediate supervisor onsite, upholding the organization's values, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism with all stakeholders.

**Possible Roles**
- Food Bank Support Volunteer
- Food Bank Warehouse Volunteer
- Food Box Delivery Volunteer
- Meal Program Support Volunteer
- General Volunteer
- Back up Volunteer

**Main Duties (may include)**
- Perform material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking of food.
- Work collaboratively with staff, team, clients and volunteers.
- Ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the food and warehouse storage areas.
- Perform regular inspections of the food and warehouse storage area ensuring all areas are maintained in a “clean as you go state”.
- Report any and all health and safety concerns to Team Lead/ and or Site Supervisor or any staff member at the Reach Out Centre.
- Provide support, assistance and service to the team lead, site-supervisor, staff, other volunteers and co-op students in preparation and delivery of meals and daily food security initiatives.
- Ensure to adhere to safe food handling practices.
- Assist with any cleaning or kitchen upkeep as required.
- Assist with packaging and food distribution as required.
- Works as part of the Port Cares team.
- Promote a positive image to clients.

**Other Duties**
- Champion vision, mission and values of Port Cares
- Participate in the maintenance of a safe, clean and sanitary working environment.
- Observe all fire and safety rules and be on the alert for safety of clients, staff and the public
- Ensure confidential information is secure at all times and client privacy and confidentiality is maintained according to Port Cares' Privacy policy
- Work as part of the Port Cares team to promote a positive image within the community.
- As appropriate, participate in Port Cares functions/ fundraising activities.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of Port Cares.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and competencies**
- Neat appearance, and well maintained personal hygiene.
- Customer Service skills an asset.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Good verbal & communication skills.
- Self-managed, demonstrated initiative and ability to productively multi-task.
- Ability to work with clients who may exhibit mental health and addiction symptoms.
- High degree of patience with others.
- Flexible and adaptable, and able to volunteer during operating times (Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00)
- Safe Food Handling certificate is an asset
- Police Check is required*

*An organizational letter will be provided during the onboarding that will effectively remove the cost for a Police Criminal Record Check, and lower the cost for a Police Vulnerable Sector Check to $20.00.

**Possible Working Conditions**
- May be working in a warehouse
- May be working in a commercial kitchen
- May require a full G license with a reliable vehicle
- May require some basic knowledge on how to use a computer
- Able to stand on feet for 2 hour lengths of time.
- Ability to consistently and reliably lift up to ~45lbs boxes
- Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely complete the job when applicable
- Able to hear and speak sufficiently for verbal interaction.
- Able to move swiftly to troubleshoot emergencies.
- Able to withstand body positions of sitting, standing and walking
- We thank all applicants but will only contact volunteers if available during our operating hours._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $1.00 per year

Expected hours: 1 - 10 per week

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Are you able to volunteer during times between 8:30AM and 5:00PM, from Monday to Friday? Please state your availability.
- Please state any accommodations needed if applicable.
- Are you able to lift upwards to 40lbs? (Food bank box)

Work Location: In person

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