Veggie Van Volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Fireweed Food Co-op |
| Address: | 1338a Clifton St Winnipeg MB R3E 2V2 |
| Website: | http://www.fireweedfoodcoop.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Fireweed Food Co-op is a non-profit community service cooperative that aims to reduce barriers to, and increase participation in the local food system for all people from producers to eaters. Our two main projects are the South Osborne Farmers' Market and Fireweed Food Hub. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4912 |
| Description of Duties: | Veggie Van volunteers assist in running our mobile market, selling local, nutritious, subsidized food in the North End in Winnipeg. We purchase all our food from local farmers and sell it at an affordable price. Volunteers will help with set up, handling payment, and clean up. Ability to lift up to 50lbs is preferred but can be accomodated. |
| Skills Required: | Handling payment transactions in cash and using Square (on-site training will be provided) Customer service A friendly and welcoming attitude! |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Food security work within the community Handling payment Customer service |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Required to complete community service |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: foodsecurity@fireweedfoodcoop.ca |
| Closing Date: | Oct 1, 2023 |
