Food Bank Volunteer
dalstudentunion· Food Bank
About this role
***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:
Client Registration accessing the food bank.
Prepare food bank orders in an efficient and effective manner.
Assisting with food choices and shelf options.
Unpacking food deliveries and Stocking shelves
Cleaning of food areas
Opening and closing duties as outlined
Follow instructions and complete task independently
Required Skills:
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Comfortability with AirTable, or other data base entry
Ability to keep confidentiality
Comfortable interacting with people
Patient and non-judgemental
Detail-oriented with a strong ability to self-motivate
Reliability, Honest, friendly, and impartial
Training:
Is currently done during scheduled volunteer times
Support, supervision & evaluation provided ongoing during volunteer terms
Time commitment expected:
Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one regularly scheduled shift every week.
Mandatory Activities:
Volunteer Meetings
Some email correspondence is required
Working Conditions:
Long periods of standing
Some lifting, bending, and pushing carts
Benefits for Food Bank Members:
Strengthen your communication, language, and interpersonal skills
Gain food handling experience
Real world activism in the fight against food insecurity
Build connections and network with your peers (meet new people and have fun!)
Great experience for your CV
Receive volunteer recognition upon completion
Add the experience to your Dalhousie Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
Reports To:
Food Bank Manager
Important: This position requires volunteers to be available in-person
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Food Bank Volunteer position at dalstudentunion?
The salary for this Food Bank Volunteer role at dalstudentunion is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Food Bank Volunteer position at dalstudentunion located?
This Food Bank Volunteer role at dalstudentunion is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Food Bank Volunteer role at dalstudentunion full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Volunteer position. It is posted as a Food Bank Volunteer role in the Food Bank department at dalstudentunion.
Which team or department does the Food Bank Volunteer at dalstudentunion belong to?
This Food Bank Volunteer position is part of the Food Bank department at dalstudentunion. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Food Bank Volunteer position at dalstudentunion?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to dalstudentunion's official application portal hosted on bamboohr where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Food Bank Volunteer job at dalstudentunion posted?
This Food Bank Volunteer position at dalstudentunion was posted on May 4, 2021. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Food Bank Volunteer
dalstudentunion
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