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Populations Served
- Adults
- Member Agency Staff
Competencies/Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
Opportunity last updated: September 25th
Newsletter Stuffing
Suitable for Seniors- Suitable for Support Staff with Client
Support with stuffing a Newsletter that will be mailed to donors.
Volunteer Duties
Placing newsletter into envelopes.
Age Requirements
18 years old or above
Requirements
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
Schedule
Date to be determined, but likely on:
- November 5-7, 2025
- 8:30am-12pm, or
- 12:30pm-3:30pm
Time Commitment
Event-based
Type of Opportunity
Administrative & Office Work
Application Type
Basic
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Volunteers needed to assist for Volunteer Appreciation Lunch.
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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