Fresh Food Packer
(Food for Life Canada, Food Collection and Distribution)
Position ID: V-HVC0092
Last Full Update: 25 Jan 2024
Opportunity Details: Fresh Food Packer
Contact | Erin Vandenberg, Manager - Volunteer Services, Food for Life; Phone: 905-635-1106 ext 224; Email: volunteer@foodforlife.ca |
Duties | Packing and sorting fresh food into crates that will be distributed to our community partners and neighbours in need. Some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) required; participating in a temperature controlled Pack Room. Closed-toe shoes required. |
Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Donations - Food, Fresh Items ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Holiday / Festive Volunteering ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Program Coordination / Support ; Shelf Stocking / Warehousing / Inventory ; Social Interaction ; Youth Engagement |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
Commitment Length | Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; Preferred commitment - one shift per week for minimum 3 months |
Interaction Level | Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 3 / Week |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Partially Accessible |
Location | 2258 Mountainside Dr, Burlington |
Number of Positions | Burlington: 10 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training on the job |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Police Check | Not Required |
Agency Details: Food for Life Canada, Food Collection and Distribution
Office Phone | 905-635-1106 |
info@foodforlife.ca | |
Website | www.foodforlife.ca |
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