Volunteer – Current Opportunities (updated November 2024):

• DISTRIBUTION STOCKER – Check and replenish food stocks in the Distribution area when food bank is running, including refilling empty fridges, freezers and shelves. When not replenishing, assist in the warehouse, helping to receive, weigh, sort, and store donated and purchased foods.   REQUIRED SKILLS: Physical strength and ability to lift food bins repeatedly (up to 50 lbs), high energy and stamina.  This can be fast-paced! Ability to be on feet for a few hours is important.    MONDAYS, 10:00 – 3:00.  Apply here.

 

• FOOD ORDER DELIVERY DRIVERS (Must be a team of 2) – Deliver food bank orders to home addresses for individuals who are not able to travel and visit our food bank location due to mobility issues or other barriers.  WEDNESDAY MORNINGS.  Apply here.

 

• DRIVER FOR FOOD RECOVERY – Recover donated food items from local grocery stores.  REQUIRED SKILLS:  Clean driving abstract, comfortable driving large vehicle, ability to lift 50+ lbs, good customer relations skills, self-directed.  Available shifts:  SATURDAYS, 8:15 – 11:00 AM.  Apply here.

 

• SUNSHINE SOUP 65+ – Assist with preparing, cooking and portioning soups. Community cooking program for seniors. Skills: be kind and awesome and 65+. THURSDAYS, 9:00 – 2:00.  Apply here.

 

• MEALS-4-CHANGE KITCHEN CREW – Assist with preparing, cooking, and portioning meals. Skills: comfortable working in commercial kitchen setting, safe food handling skills an asset.  Available Shifts:  WEDNESDAYS OR FRIDAYS, 9:00 – 2:00.  Apply here.

 

• COMMUNITY EVENTS TEAM – Help spread the word about The Sharing Place at various 3rd party events throughout the year.  This involves setting up a folding table/booth and/or collecting donations through our TipTapPay console.  If you don’t know much about The Sharing Place, we’ll teach you!  If you love talking to people, this role is for you.  Weekend availability a must.  Apply here.

Volunteers are the backbone of The Sharing Place Food Centre.

Without their dedication and commitment, we would not be able to support our members or run our programs.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a regular schedule, on the same day each week. Keeping a regular schedule helps us to provide members with high-quality service. It also allows our volunteers to become comfortable in their roles and build a rapport with the same team each week.

If you are interested in joining this amazing volunteer team, please complete the form by clicking on the yellow button.  Thank you!