Mountainside Market Volunteer
(Food for Life Canada, Food Collection and Distribution)
Opportunity Details: Mountainside Market Volunteer
| Comments | Providing fresh food and open two days a week, this market increases access to healthy fresh food for our neighbours in Halton Region. Mountainside Market is made possible by the generous support of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund through Agriculture and Agrifood Canada. Volunteer shift times are 9:30am-12:30pm, 12:45-4:00pm, 4:00-6:30pm |
| Contact | Erin Vandenberg, Manager - Volunteer Services, Food for Life Canada; Phone: (Business) 905-635-1106 ext 224; Email: volunteer@foodforlife.ca |
| Duties | Grocer: Sorting and stocking food for the market, helping neighbours Checkout (18+)/Check-out Assistant: Assisting neighbours with the checkout process after their shop Greeter (18+): Welcoming neighbors to the market, checking them in for their appointment. Assisting new neighbours signing up for their FFL membership Meat/Cake Counter: Helping neighbours with their selection of meats and baked goods *Some positions require volunteers to be 18 years or older Shift times are: Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:30am-12:30pm, 12:45-4:00pm; 4:00-6:30pm |
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples |
| Areas of Interest | Donations - Food, Fresh Items ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Newcomer Assistance ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; Preferred commitment - minimum one shift per week for 3 months |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible |
| Location | 2258 Mountainside Drive, Burlington |
| Number of Positions | Burlington ; Hamilton ; Milton ; Oakville 8 individual(s) needed in total. 8 volunteers needed per shift |
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Not Required |
Agency Details: Food for Life Canada, Food Collection and Distribution
| Office Phone | 905-635-1106 |
| info@foodforlife.ca | |
| Website | www.foodforlife.ca |
| Address & Map |