- Food Recovery - Bread Volunteers
- Bingo Night Volunteers
Please fill and submit the accompanying form for consideration, being sure to note scheduled times for volunteer roles. Applicants must be Stouffville residents ages 18 years and older. High school students interested in volunteering can consider our student food drive program.
A one year commitment is required, and training and ongoing support will be provided. A Vulnerable Sector Check is required after acceptance, and some roles require additional confidentiality agreements.
Food Recovery - Bread Volunteers
Pick up, bag, and store bread following safe food handling guidelines. A large clean vehicle is helpful for pickup, but a smaller vehicle is also useful. Minimal lifting (approx 10lb). Food handling certificate is an asset.
Saturdays: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Bingo Night Volunteer
A structured volunteer role with training provided, and a great way to represent and support our Food Bank and community. Duties include assisting customers, cleaning tables, tucking in
chairs, and supporting players.
Travel to Richmond Hill is necessary for this role. Time commitment is one shift every 8 to 10 weeks with the ability to take extra shifts when they are available.
Sunday evenings: 3 hours per shift
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Below are some of the other operations positions we need to fill from time to time. If you see yourself as a fit for any of these roles, we would love to hear from you! Apply using this form and we will keep your application on file for future consideration.
Client Service Day
Pack food and hygiene items for distribution to Food Bank clients as part of a small team. Follow client day procedures, ability to learn and operate software applications, good communication skills and empathy. Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail to serve clients efficiently during a short timeframe.
Mondays: 9:00 am -12:30 pm
Wednesdays: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sundays: 12:30 - 4:00 pm, twice per month
Administration Team
Oversee a variety of programs including volunteer on-boarding, scheduling, and food drive coordination. Liaise with external organizations (Routes) to arrange deliveries. Assists other volunteers with administrative help when requested. Requires good organization and communication skills, familiarity with Google Sheets, Google Docs and working in a team environment.
Mondays: 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am -12:30
Wednesday: 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Warehouse
Sort and stock food in the warehouse. Ability to lift 30 lbs and work at height is an asset. Must be able to follow warehouse work and safety procedures, have high attention to detail (Best Before Date checking) and work well in a fast paced, experienced team.
Thursdays: 9:00 am to Noon
Purchasing team
Working under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, purchase and deliver food items from local stores to the Food Bank. Familiarity with grocery prices is beneficial.
Flexible days: 4-6 hours per week, ensuring perishable food is available for client days
Drivers
Volunteer drivers pick up and deliver food and hygiene items from local grocery stores or businesses to the food bank. During holiday season, drivers may be requested to assist with food drive pick ups. Time commitment is 4 hrs per week across 1-2 days, one week per month, on a rotating schedule.
Mondays: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Wednesdays: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Occasional Fridays: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Social Media
Works with our Communications Director to support our Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn presence. Responsibilities include creating, reposting, and commenting on social media posts and ensuring messaging is aligned with our values and social media strategy and voice. Experience with Canva, graphic design, and social media tools preferred.
Flexible days: 3-4 hours per week with additional hours during peak seasons
