Kiosk and Catering Assistants (Variety Village)

(Variety Village)

Position ID: V-HVC0643
Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2024

Opportunity Details: Kiosk and Catering Assistants (Variety Village)

Contact Jessica Thieu, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator, Variety- The Children's Charity of Ontario; Phone: 416-699-7167 ext 249; Email: jthieu@varietyontario.ca
Duties

Event:

Variety Village is working with RBC and Marigolds & Onions to bring a fun and rare volunteer 
experience to Canada’s biggest golf tournament of the year - the RBC Canadian Open! We are currently recruiting 
volunteers who have experience working in customer service and the food/beverage industry.

Who We Are and Why Volunteer With Us:

Located in Southwestern Scarborough, Ontario, Variety Village is an inclusive, adaptive, and 
family-friendly facility serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. Variety Village has had, 
and continues to have, a profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their 
families. Through adaptive sport and recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety 
promotes inclusion and healthy living through adapted physical activity.

• Following directions and providing support to the Variety Village staff during event

• Working as cashiers using a POS system at multiple station kiosks around the venue (e.g. 
VIP stations, course stations, concert stations)

• Stock replenishment and back of house food service support (i.e. food assembly)

• SMART SERVE required for the handling of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Orientation/Training:

• Training will be provided through Variety, the Children’s Charity
• An application form will be sent to you and must be filled and completed before the day of the event

More Info Link https://forms.office.com/r/sdfnqCGhTv
Benefits • Learn or develop transferable skills that can be used at future employment opportunities 
• Free parking and a Grounds Pass for access to the tournament on the day of your shift
Ages 19 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Couples ; Community Groups
Areas of Interest Community Outreach ; Customer / Sales Services ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Marketing & Promotions ; Shelf Stocking / Warehousing / Inventory
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills - • Strong communication and customer service skills ; Customer Service - • Enthusiastic, friendly, and punctual ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently - • Dependable, flexible and adaptable approach to work ; Team Work - • Ability to work in a team environment ; • SMART SERVE Certification and/or Food Handlers Certification is an asset but not required 
• Due to the nature of this position, volunteers must be physically able to stand for the entirety of the shift 
• Due to the nature of this event, volunteers need to be 19 years old and up 
• Able to represent Variety, the Children’s Charity in a positive and professional manner  
always with staff, volunteers, and customers
Commitment Length One Time / Special Event - May 29th to June 2nd
Interaction Level Large Group - The event is the RBC Canadian Open Golf Tournament at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club
Seasons Spring - May 28 - June 2
Location 232 Golf Links Road, Ancaster
Number of Positions Acton ; Burlington ; Georgetown ; Hamilton ; Milton ; Oakville 
 
50 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
• Volunteers are required to wear a Variety, the Children’s Charity t-shirt, provided to you on the event day 
• Volunteers are required to always adhere to the direction of Variety staff instructions 
• Volunteers are required to sign in and sign out at the event- the sign-up sheets will be provided  
• Please be prepared to volunteer in rain or shine
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job
Application Deadline 06 Apr 2024
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements SMART Serve is highly preferred
Start Date On or after 29 May 2024
End Date 02 Jun 2024