Food Bank Volunteer

***Disclaimer***

This position is only available to DAL/Kings students all other applicants will not be permitted to volunteer.

Role Description:

As a volunteer, you are responsible for making the DSU Food Bank a welcoming place for those who access it.

Key Responsibilities: 

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  Client Registration accessing the food bank.
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  Prepare food bank orders in an efficient and effective manner.
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  Assisting with food choices and shelf options.
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  Unpacking food deliveries and Stocking shelves
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  Cleaning of food areas
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  Opening and closing duties as outlined
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  Follow instructions and complete task independently

Required Skills:

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  Strong verbal and written communications skills
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  Comfortability with AirTable, or other data base entry
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  Ability to keep confidentiality
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  Comfortable interacting with people
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  Patient and non-judgemental
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  Detail-oriented with a strong ability to self-motivate
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  Reliability, Honest, friendly, and impartial

Training:

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  Is currently done during scheduled volunteer times
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  Support, supervision & evaluation provided ongoing during volunteer terms

Time commitment expected:

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  Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one regularly scheduled shift every week.

Mandatory Activities:

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  Volunteer Meetings
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  Some email correspondence is required

Working Conditions:

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  Long periods of standing
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  Some lifting, bending, and pushing carts

Benefits for Food Bank Members: 

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  Strengthen your communication, language, and interpersonal skills
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  Gain food handling experience
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  Real world activism in the fight against food insecurity
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  Build connections and network with your peers (meet new people and have fun!)
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  Great experience for your CV
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  Receive volunteer recognition upon completion
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  Add the experience to your Dalhousie Co-Curricular Record (CCR)

Reports To:

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  Food Bank Manager
  

Important: This position requires volunteers to be available in-person