Lead and support Food Sorting Volunteers to build an engaging experience and ensure neighbours in need get healthy and appropriate food.

About the role

Assist Food Banks Mississauga in supervising and training Food Sorting Volunteers to ensure excellence and accuracy in their duties while contributing to a meaningful experience for volunteers. Build valuable experience and develop leadership and communication skills while making a difference in your community.

Responsibilities

  • Provide orientation to an individual or group of new volunteers, going over health and safety policies and food sorting procedures to ensure food sorting accuracy.

  • Support and coordinate volunteers effectively according to tasks and quantities of food.

  • Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of the food sorting area.

  • Replenish unsorted food using a manual pallet jack.

  • Receive ongoing, hands-on training and support from the Warehouse Operations Volunteer Lead and other Food Sorting Leads.

  • Participate in this role on a trial basis to determine best fit.

Qualifications

18 years or older, with a mature and positive attitude.
Able to manually lift up to 30 lbs; you’re encouraged to ask for a helping hand as needed!
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to follow directions and work with diverse groups of individuals.
Previous leadership or public speaking experience is an asset.
Experience or knowledge of handling various food products is an asset.
Able to be active for up to 3 hours at a time.
Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes such as boots or running shoes.
Important Consideration: For those with food allergies, please be advised you will be potentially exposed to all types of food.

Time commitment

One 3-hour shift per week

Duration

Minimum 3 months

Location

Food Banks Mississauga, 4544 Eastgate Pkwy, Mississauga ON, L4W 3W6

Start the application process today! We look forward to welcoming you to our volunteer team.

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Complete and submit the application form below.

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Our Volunteer Programs Specialist will contact you to chat further about the role and your availability.

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If you are confirmed for a role, our Volunteer Programs Specialist will provide details for training, onboarding and how to create your account in our Better Impact platform.

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