Volunteer Application Apply to become a volunteer with The Sharing Place Food Centre by completing our online application below. We will be in touch when volunteer opportunities become available.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Last Name *Address *Home Phone Number *(Numbers only, no spaces or dashes)Cell Phone NumberIf applicable (Numbers only, no spaces or dashes)EmailIf applicableEmergency Contact Name *Emergency Contact Phone Number *(Numbers only, no spaces or dashes)Do you have any allergies, physical limitations or health problems that we should know about?(i.e., allergies, diabetes, problems standing, lifting 30 lbs etc.)Are you a high school student looking to complete your Community Involvement (volunteer) hours? *YesNoIndicate your availability and preference: *Monday - 9:30am to 3:00pmTuesday - 3:30pm to 8:00pmTuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00PM (Meals-4-Change Kitchen Only)Wednesday - 9:30am to 3:00pmFriday - 9:30am to 3:00pmSelect as many as applicableHow long can you commit to a volunteer position? *3 - 6 months6 - 12 monthsUnknownWhat are your long-term goals for volunteering?What skills, abilities or strengths do you have that relate to your volunteering interests?Volunteer Roles: What type of volunteer work would you like to do? *Intake – Greet members, take in-person and phone orders, update computer files (Empathy, phone, computer & customer relations skills, willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check)Distribution – Assist members with obtaining fresh produce and pharmacy items (Customer relations skills, high energy, fast paced)Pick and Pack – Assemble food orders for members from a grocery list (High energy, fast paced, ability to work independently, ability to lift 30+ lbs)Kitchen – Break down bulk food items and clean produce for distribution (Ability to work independently, ability to lift 30 lbs, safe food handling skills)Warehouse – Sort, check expiration dates and shelve donated food items (Ability to lift 50 lbs, comfortable standing for extended periods of time)Food Recovery – Recover donated food items from local grocery stores (Clean driving abstract, comfortable driving large vehicle, ability to lift 50+ lbs)Food Delivery – Deliver food orders to members of the community (Empathy, ability to lift 30+ lbs, familiar with Orillia area, sign confidentiality agreement)Meals-4-Change Kitchen Crew -Assist with preparing, cooking and portioning meals (Comfortable working in commercial kitchen setting, safe food handling skills an asset)Select as many as applicableWhen you volunteer with us, you are committing to the following standards (See below) *I am committed to these standardsThe Sharing Place is a harassment free environment for its employees and volunteers. • I will adhere to the Health and Safety requirements and participate in training appropriate to my position. • I will respect all confidential information pertaining to clients, staff, donors and volunteers. • I will treat all individuals with a sense of dignity, respect, and worth. • I will maintain a non-judgmental attitude towards others, respecting cultural differences, living situations, and life-styles of others. • I will be dependable, recognizing my commitment and responsibility to The Sharing Place.Submit