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Populations Served
- Low-Income
- Member Agency Staff
Competencies/Skills
- Personal Growth & Development
- Problem Solving
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Social & Civic Responsibility
- Social Skills
Food Recovery
Barrier-Free Access
Flexible Hours
Suitable for Community Service/Fine Options
Suitable for Families
Suitable for Groups
Suitable for Seniors
Suitable for Support Staff with Client
Suitable for Youth
Help extend the shelf life of donated product! If you get bothered by the idea that food is going to waste while people are going hungry, we have an opportunity for you to help.
Volunteer Duties
- Cooking and cleaning.
- Packaging and labelling transformed foods for distribution.
Other Requirements
- Age: 13 years old and above
- Volunteers must take a food safety course, available for free online
Schedule
- Every Wednesday and Thursday
- Regularly come in for 3-4 hours, one or two mornings a week
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Food Preparation & Distribution
Application Type
Basic
Other Opportunities with Interfaith Food Bank
Food donated to Interfaith needs to be sorted in categories that can then be stored and picked from.
It involves a lot of physical work, moving food in and out of warehouses, coolers, and freezers.
Work with several others, both volunteers and our warehouse staff.
Need to understand that all people must be treated with dignity and respect, no matter their differences or abilities.
Need to believe in the dignity of all people, preparing their hampers with respect and care.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to Interfaith Food Bank.
Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.