Food Bank Helper

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Refood Food Rescue Foundation Full time

**Refood Food Rescue Foundation - Greater Vancouver**

Based on a report by the BC Center for Disease Control (BCCDC), about one in nine households (11.8%) in British Columbia are considered food insecure. Refood Food Rescue Foundation is a non-profit charity that responds to this problem by reducing food waste, repurposing unattractive food, and re-educating the public about food.

By partnering with grocers and local non-profit organizations, we serve at-risk populations with surplus food that otherwise would have gone to waste. Since inception, Refood has delivered over 500,000 meals to those in need in the Greater Vancouver area.

**Volunteer position**: Food Bank Helper

**No. of openings**: 2 for Thursdays 10:30 AM PST to 2 PM PST

Location is about 2 blocks from Joyce Station

**Time Commitment**:
At least 2-4 hours per week

Immediate start date; minimum commitment of 3 months is required.

**Scope of Work**
- Volunteers will meet at our sorting and distribution locations; both within 2 blocks of each other in Burnaby
- Activities include sorting food items, checking for any open packages & dents, checking "Best Before" and "Expiry Dates"
- Packaging of food hampers / donation bags
- Zero contact distribution to our distribution site for our foodbank beneficiaries & community
- Interact with food bank clients in need of weekly food support. Interactions include checking in clients and being a line ambassador.

**Desired Qualifications**
- Motivated and punctual
- Committed and passionate in helping others
- Good communication skills
- Enjoys serving and interacting with clients

**Benefits**
- Gain valuable and transferable work experience.
- Receive a letter of recommendation after the successful completion of a project or after a 6 months term. Refood will also serve as a reference, if appropriate.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $0.01 per year

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-09-14


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