Good Food Box Packer   Bruce County  Grey County 
United Way of Bruce Grey
Grey & Bruce County - Various Locations
  • Work with a team of volunteers to sort fruits and vegetables into individual orders
  • Handle food gently and hygienically, and arrange the boxes for maximum appeal
  • Assist with packing site set-up and clean-up
Backpack Stuffer for July -August   Grey County 
United Way of Bruce Grey
380 9th Street East Owen Sound

This volunteer opportunity is available in July and August of each year in preparation for the school year in September. 
 
Assist in 'stuffing' backpacks with back to school supplies, based on the age and gender of the recipient.

Various Opportunities   Bruce County  Grey County 
United Way of Bruce Grey
Owen Sound

United Way of Bruce Grey has over 100 volunteers each year that participate in a variety of volunteer positions. They play an important role in helping us achieve our vision and mission.

    Some of our volunteer positions include the following:
  • Office Administration
  • Board of Directors
  • Special Event Assistants
Volunteer Coordinators for Good Food Box (Chesley and Teeswater locations)   Bruce County 
United Way of Bruce Grey
Chesley and Teeswater Good Food Box
  • Manage customer inquiries
  • Submit order to supplier- 1 week in advance by text message with location and number of boxes
  • Ensure only boxes that have been paid for or a token has been received are ordered
  • Remind customers of order deadlines 1 week prior to pick up date and pick-up date and time
  • Coordinate volunteer packers for delivery day
  • Manage the set up of tables to sort and pack produce into boxes, clean up the host site, and disposal of cardboard
  • Greet customers and record as boxes are picked up, take any pre-orders for the following month, and record accordingly
  • Complete monthly reports and bank deposit/cheque-send report, bank deposit receipt or cheque, any tokens received, and a copy of supplier invoice to United Way by both mail and send a copy/photo by email to food@unitedwaybg.com
  • Keep records of orders, pre-orders, and token use
  • Promote the program within the community (social media, word of mouth)
  • Availability to be on site for delivery day
  • Some lifting may be required of produce on delivery day to unload the truck