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Populations Served
- Adults
Competencies/Skills
- Social Skills
- Teamwork
Opportunity last updated: April 24th
Summer Fun Crew Volunteers
Interfaith Food Bank has multiple community events lined up for the summer, the Summer Fun Crew assists with evening and weekend fundraising and community engagement activities, ranging from helping at events such as BBQs and Car Shows, to building the Whoop Up Days Parade Float and hosting the Canada Day Party in the Park at Galt Gardens.
Other support would include event preparation support at IFB.
Volunteer Duties
Support Summer Events Coordinator with preparation of events/ activities
- Attend IFB events both onsite and off-site and assist where necessary
- As a representative of IFB during volunteer shifts, act in a courteous and respectful manner
- Be punctual and dependable when reporting for assigned shifts
- Maintain confidentiality of donors, clients, volunteers and program participants
- Log volunteer hours with Volunteer Supervisor
- Notify IFB of absences in a timely manner
Age Requirements
15 years old or above
Other Requirements
- Ability to perform heavy lifting activities on a regular basis (40lbs and over)
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
- Successful completion of Food Banks Alberta Safe Food Handling Couse
- Basic computer skills are an asset
Schedule
Flexible depending on the events
- Evenings and weekends may be required
- Dates and times will be flexible
- Some Monday – Friday, mornings and afternoons
Time Commitment
Event-based
Type of Opportunity
Behind the Scenes,Seasonal
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.
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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
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