Food Bank Volunteer

Disclaimer

This position is only available to DAL/Kings students all other applicants will not be permitted to volunteer.

Role Description:

As a volunteer, you are responsible for making the DSU Food Bank a welcoming place for those who access it.

Key Responsibilities:

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Client Registration accessing the food bank.

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Prepare food bank orders in an efficient and effective manner.

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Assisting with food choices and shelf options.

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Unpacking food deliveries and Stocking shelves

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Cleaning of food areas

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Opening and closing duties as outlined

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Follow instructions and complete task independently

Required Skills:

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Strong verbal and written communications skills

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Comfortability with AirTable, or other data base entry

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Ability to keep confidentiality

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Comfortable interacting with people

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Patient and non-judgemental

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Detail-oriented with a strong ability to self-motivate

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Reliability, Honest, friendly, and impartial

Training:

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Is currently done during scheduled volunteer times

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Support, supervision & evaluation provided ongoing during volunteer terms

Time commitment expected:

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Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one regularly scheduled shift every week.

Mandatory Activities:

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Volunteer Meetings

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Some email correspondence is required

Working Conditions:

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Long periods of standing

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Some lifting, bending, and pushing carts

Benefits for Food Bank Members:

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Strengthen your communication, language, and interpersonal skills

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Gain food handling experience

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Real world activism in the fight against food insecurity

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Build connections and network with your peers (meet new people and have fun!)

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Great experience for your CV

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Receive volunteer recognition upon completion

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Add the experience to your Dalhousie Co-Curricular Record (CCR)

Reports To:

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Food Bank Manager

_Important: This position requires volunteers to be available in-person_