Port Cares Volunteer

2 weeks ago

Port Colborne, Canada PORT CARES Full time

**WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR DELIVERY DRIVERS WHO ARE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH OUR MORNING PICKUPS MON-FRI WITHIN PORT COLBORNE. WE ARE LOOKING AT A MAY 1ST 2024 START**

**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)
- We are currently looking for volunteers who are willing to commit and assist with our morning donation pickups at the nearby grocerers and restaurants. Is this something that would interest you starting May 2024?

Work Location: In person

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