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 |
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 |