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Populations Served
- Adults
- Children
- Low-Income
- Seniors
Competencies/Skills
- Accountability
- Adaptability & Resourcefulness
- Communication
- Social Skills
- Teamwork
Opportunity last updated: March 18th
General Warehouse
Suitable for Community Service/Fine Options- Suitable for Families
- Suitable for Groups
- Suitable for Seniors
- Suitable for Support Staff with Client
- Suitable for Youth
General Warehouse Volunteers support the Operations Team with the receipt, storage and preparation of food and non-food products to facilitate food bank programs and services. Duties include tasks such as sorting, repackaging, hamper building and bundling, in addition to maintaining general warehouse organization and cleanliness. These tasks are done safely and effectively through detailed processes while adhering to food safety guidelines.
Volunteer Duties
- Support Operations Team – Volunteers will be cross trained in duties to ensure the flexibility to fill in where needed in their assigned pillars.
- Weigh and record food and non-food donations.
- Move perishable and non-perishable donations to proper storage after recording weights.
- Sort, stock, bundle and repackage food and non-food items as directed.
Age Requirements
Must be 16 years old or above. Minors are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of Food Banks Alberta Safe Food Handling Couse (Online link provided).
- Ability to perform heavy lifting activities on a regular basis (40lbs and over).
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative, Support Workers are encouraged when clients are supported in other environments.
- Experience with warehouse equipment is not required but an asset (pallet jacks, bailers).
- Basic computer skills are an asset.
Schedule
- Morning shift
- 8:30am-12pm, OR
- 9am-12pm
- Afternoon shift
- 1pm-4pm, OR
- 1pm-3pm
- Weekend or after hour shifts will be determined as needed.
- Interfaith Food Bank has a 2 shifts per week maximum.
- Willing to make long-term (at least 4-month commitment ideal).
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Behind the Scenes,Food Preparation & Distribution
Application Type
Basic
Other Opportunities with Interfaith Food Bank
At The Second Door, we recognize the value of the forgotten and the timeworn, offering unique pre-loved items, as well as those that never even made it off the shelf. You will find an array of new, used and slightly bruised items for home, kitchen and personal use. With the assistance of volunteers, donated items are turned into funds that the food bank uses for food and operational costs —every purchase helps to support those in the community who need it most.
Service & Care Volunteers support the Client Services team in providing Emergency Food Assistance. This involves supporting clients while ensuring a welcoming, inclusive and accessible environment. Duties include tasks such as greeting clients and updating files, fulfilling hamper orders, facilitating pick room access and empowering clients while decreasing barriers to services. These tasks are done safely and effectively through detailed processes while adhering to food safety guidelines.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Good customer service skills including listening, empathy and maintaining dignity for clients
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while standing continuously
- Able to work with a diverse group of individuals
- Some positions require heavy lifting activities on a regular basis (40lbs and over)
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative
- Intermediate computer skills are an asset
Volunteer Advocates support the Service & Care Team by working with the Client Advocacy Coordinator to provide information, referrals and community connections to help address the underlying issues that are placing individuals in need of food bank supports. Duties include providing referrals, assisting clients with applications, appointments and systems navigation, and general administrative duties to maintain client files. Advocacy roles require an understanding of local community resources, a familiarity with vulnerable populations with complex issues, and a commitment to providing services with upmost dignity.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Familiar with working with vulnerable populations, able to respond and support with dignity, respect and tact
- High attention to detail and strong listening skills
- Intermediate computer skills required for navigating websites and referral processes
- Awareness of community services and programs an asset, ability to research available supports to provide effective information and referrals
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
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In December 2025, we’ll focus only on event-based opportunities. We’ll respond to other volunteer inquiries or referrals starting in January 2026.
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.