Volunteer Shopper

(Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, Cobourg, Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, Cobourg)

Position ID: V-CWD0221
Last Modified: 12 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Shopper

Contact Katie Wilson-Martel, Volunteer Coordinator, Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank; Phone: (905) 372-5308; Email: katie@fareshare.ca
Duties

Both our Cobourg and Port Hope locations offer in-house shopping assistance for our Neighbours. In this client facing role, the volunteer accompanies the Neighbour throughout the store assisting with their food eligibility and answering any questions they may have. The volunteer needs to be able to adopt to a changing environment and work with the Neighbours in a non-judgemental, empathic, and courteous manner at all times. Volunteers need to be able to spend a considerable amount of time on their feet for this role.

More Info Link www.fareshare.ca
Ages 18 year(s) - 99 year(s)
Areas of Interest Community Outreach
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
Commitment Length Long Term (More than 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Day
Accessibility Partially Accessible
Location 19-700 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON K9A 5T3
Number of Positions Northumberland County: 6 individual(s) 
 
6 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 08 May 2024

Agency Details: Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, Cobourg, Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, Cobourg

Office Phone 905-372-5308
Fax 905-372-8548
E-Mail admin@fareshare.ca
Website www.fareshare.ca
Address & Map
700 D'Arcy St
Cobourg, ON
Canada K9A 5T3
Mailing Address PO Box 572 
Cobourg, ON 
Canada K9A 4L3