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Populations Served
- Adults
- Low-Income
- Member Agency Staff
Competencies/Skills
- Accountability
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Networking Abilities
- Teamwork
Opportunity last updated: May 21st
Thrift Store Volunteers
Suitable for Seniors
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.
Volunteer Duties
- Processing donated items
- Merchandising
- Cashier
Age Requirements
18 years old or above
Other Requirements
- Should enjoy working as part of a team
Schedule
- Tuesdays (9:30am–12:30pm)
- Fridays (12:30pm–3:30pm)
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Financial,Fundraising
Application Type
Basic
Other Opportunities with Interfaith Food Bank
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Other support would include event preparation support at IFB.
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.
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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.