Pick up/Packing Assistant

(Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Barrie - 128 Anne St S, Urban Pantry Program - Barrie Good Food Box)

Position ID: V-MID0185
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2023
Last Full Update: 24 Mar 2023

Opportunity Details: Pick up/Packing Assistant

Contact Carol Dowsett, Barrie Good Food Box Coordinator, Barrie Good Food Box; Phone: (Cell) 705-791-2432; Email: barriegoodfoodbox@gmail.com
Duties

We are looking for volunteers to assist with "pack day" on the second Wednesday of the month between 9 am-6 pm at the Barrie Free Methodist Church (284 Cundles Rd E). 
Volunteers unload the food from the truck, pack the boxes, greet people and give boxes to participants when they arrive to pick up, and general cleanup duties. 
We are also looking for volunteer drivers to deliver food to schools and "pay-it-forward" recipients.

More Info Link https://www.facebook.com/barrie.good.food.box/
Clients Anyone who wishes to purchase and pick up in the City of Barrie limits.
Ages 16 year(s) - 100 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Food Services / Nutrition
Skills/Experience Customer Service ; Patience ; Team Work ; None required
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - Consistent volunteers preferred but not mandatory
Interaction Level Large Group ; If able, help unload the food from the truck when it arrives at the church. 
Greet and converse with participants who arrive to pick up their Good Food Box.  
Cross their names off the list and help them pick up their food. 
Interact with other volunteers and the primary coordinator. 
Assist with moving bags of food (10-15 lbs) around the church and to people's vehicles.
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Main location Barrie Free Methodist Church , 284 Cundles Road
Number of Positions Barrie: 15 individual(s)
Training Training is provided - Virtual training through CMHA
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Not Required
Additional Requirements Registration form and training through CMHA: https://cmhastarttalking.ca/join-us/volunteer-with-us/

Agency Details: Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Barrie - 128 Anne St S, Urban Pantry Program - Barrie Good Food Box

E-Mail barriegoodfoodbox@gmail.com
Website www.barriegoodfoodbox.com/
Address & Map
128 Anne St S
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6A2
Mailing Address 128 Anne St S 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 6A2