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Populations Served
- Adults
Competencies/Skills
- Teamwork
Opportunity last updated: October 2nd
Food Recovery Volunteers
- Food Recovery Volunteers support the Community Engagement team to increase food security by reducing food waste while working in the Co-op Community kitchen.
- Duties include completing assigned recipes, food prep and processing, canning and other forms of food preservation. Food is required to be packaged and labeled for distribution. General kitchen maintenance and cleaning is also required. These tasks are done safely and effectively through detailed processes while adhering to food safety guidelines.
- Food prepared will be distributed to clients through our “pick room”, used for fundraising purposes and for events.
Volunteer Duties
- Support the Community Engagement Team as a part of the Food Recovery program
- Closed-toed shoes, hairnets, aprons and gloves are required to be worn in the kitchen
- Assist in preparation of food including following recipes and food processing directions as requested by IFB staff member
- As a representative of IFB during volunteer shifts, act in a courteous and respectful manner
- Be punctual and dependable when reporting for assigned shifts
- Log volunteer hours
- Notify IFB of absences in a timely manner
- Maintain confidentiality of all IFB stakeholders (donors, clients, volunteers, and program participants)
Age Requirements
Must be 18 years old and above
Other Requirements
- Ability to work in a team setting to complete assigned tasks
- Adhere to food safety standards
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative
- Basic cooking/ food prep skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while standing continuously
- Successfully complete trial shift
- Attend a Volunteer Onboarding session
- Complete Food Banks Alberta Food Safey Handling course (online delivery)
- Attend team meetings and training
- Complete and adhere to IFB Confidentiality Agreement
- Acknowledge Food Banks Canada Ethical Food Banking Code
Schedule
- Wednesday or Thursday morning shift 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Wednesday or Thursday afternoon shift 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Other shifts will be determined as needed
- Interfaith Food Bank has a 2 shifts/ week maximum
- Willing to make long-term (at least 4-month commitment ideal)
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Food Preparation & Distribution
Application Type
Basic
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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.