Volunteer Position

3 weeks ago


Orillia, Canada The Sharing Place Food Centre Full time

**Position Description**:
The Sharing Place is a registered charity that operates a food bank 4 times every week in Orillia. This position is extremely important to ensure smooth operation of the food bank warehouse and food recovery program for incoming donations from grocery partners.

The Maintenance and Receiving Volunteer works in the warehouse and helps unload the food recovery donations as they arrive and puts the food in the appropriate storage location (dry/fridge/freezer) while following implemented organization systems.

The Maintenance and Receiving Volunteer is responsible for keeping the warehouse in an acceptable and safe condition. This position may require using a forklift at times to unload skids of food from the truck. However, we are happy to provide forklift training.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Commitment to mission and program goals of The Sharing Place Food Centre
- Commitment to working for and with community members struggling with low-income and diverse cultural groups
- Commitment to providing a high standard of service and an atmosphere of respect and dignity
- Ability to refrain from passing judgment on individuals
- Friendly and welcoming manner
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work cooperatively within a team, as directed
- Able to problem solve and remain flexible within a steady paced and changing environment
- Consistent ability to remain positive and calm when responding to challenging situations
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Able to read and write effectively in English; ability to speak other languages is an asset
- Safe Food Handling training an asset
- Physical strength, comfortable standing for a few hours, and ability to lift 40-50 lbs.

**Benefits**:

- Join an awesome team of compassionate volunteers
- Fight food insecurity
- Stay in shape

**Schedule**:
We are seeking reliable and committed individuals who can come in for one 4-to-5-hour shift per week for at least 3-6 months. **Available shifts are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday from 8:30 am-12:30 pm.**

**Age Requirement**: Minimum 16 years of age

**Dress Code**: Closed toed, preferably steel-toed shoes.

Volunteers should dress in a manner which presents a professional image to the public and is respectful of others.

**Please reach out to**: Member Services Co-Ordinator (705) 327-4273 EXT 102

** Please note that even though salary indicates $0.01, this is strictly a volunteer position and there is no associated payment.**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $0.01 per year

Expected hours: 4 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Work Location: In person



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