Market Assistant - Community Food Centre
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | NorWest Co-op Community Health |
| Address: | 785 Keewatin St Winnipeg MB R2X 3B9 |
| Website: | http://www.norwestcoop.ca |
| Organizational Description: | NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre has served the Inkster community in northwest Winnipeg since 1972. NorWest is a forerunner in taking a multi-service, holistic, team approach to health care. We provide a wide range of health related services including medical care, counselling, education and community outreach. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 6015 |
| Description of Duties: | Position: Market Assistant Reports to: Market Staff Summary: Market Assistant helps the Market Staff with shopping, loading and unloading van, setting up and taking down markets, taking orders, and handling payments. Location: Community Food Centre or Bluebird Lodge Duties and Responsibilities: • To take directions from the Market Staff • Keep workspace clean, sanitize surfaces according to safe food handling guidelines • Shop for Fruits and Veggies • Some produce packaging • Load/Unload Vehicle • Set up Market and price the produce • Take cash/debit/credit payment |
| Skills Required: | • Positive attitude and willing to work in a team environment • Respectful, nonjudgmental, positive attitude • Experience in food preparation or knowledge of Safe Food Handling is an asset • Good verbal communication skills necessary |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | |
| Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Hours: Tue 10:00 am -11:30 am; 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm and Wed 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Inkster |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device Required to complete community service |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2025 |
