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