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Populations Served
- Adults
- Children
- Low-Income
- Seniors
Competencies/Skills
- Communication
- Community Engagement/Advocacy
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Opportunity last updated: March 18th
Volunteer Driver
Suitable for Seniors
Volunteer Drivers provide support to our Operations Team by assisting with smaller pickups and/or deliveries using their own vehicles and assisting our paid staff with additional errands and warehouse activities. As representatives of the food bank off-site, Volunteer Drivers will interact with donors and suppliers on our behalf and should be capable of heavy lifting and working in fast-paced and ever-changing environments.
Drivers interested in supporting Hamper Deliveries to food bank families will be subject to additional screening requirements (not required for all Volunteer Drivers).
Volunteer Duties
- Support Operations Team with driving duties and other tasks coordinated by Operations Manager or Staff Team members.
- Provide your own vehicle, suitable for pickups and deliveries of food and non-food product.
- Pickup, weigh and record food and nonfood donations.
- Move perishable and nonperishable donations to proper storage after recording weights.
- Deliver Food Share and other deliveries to assigned locations.
- General warehouse work as time allows.
- Wear IFB Volunteer identification while representing IFB off-site.
- As a representative of IFB during volunteer shifts, act in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Be punctual and dependable in picking up/dropping off at scheduled times.
- Maintain confidentiality of donors, clients, volunteers and program participants.
- Log volunteer hours and mileage.
- Notify IFB of absences in a timely manner.
Age Requirements
Must be 18 years old or above
Other Requirements
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (GDL not accepted), Current Insurance and Vehicle Registration
- Access to a vehicle that is roadworthy, reliable and suitable for pickup/delivery needs
- Must be in satisfactory health condition to ensure safe driving (vision, hearing, perception, reflexes, medications, etc.)
- Experience with warehouse equipment is not required but an asset (pallet jacks, balers)
- Ability to perform heavy lifting activities on a regular basis
- Basic computer skills
Schedule
- Morning shift (8am-12pm)
- Afternoon shift (1pm-4pm)
- 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
Transportation
Application Type
Advanced
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
- Excellent computer skills required for navigating websites and referral processes
- High attention to detail and strong listening skills
- 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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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.