St. James - Hamper Distibution & Logistics

Purpose: Volunteers in this role ensure seamless coordination and communication among community partners, volunteers, and social services in delivering timely and inclusive food hampers to those in need.

Responsibilities:

May include:

• Maintain and update the contact spreadsheet for all relevant agencies and partners.


• Confirm hamper build and disbursement details (date, time, logistics) with the lead agency (e.g., Community Helpers Unite).


• Coordinate with agency drivers to confirm pick-up times and ensure timely delivery for hamper build volunteers.


• Engage with community partner agencies (e.g., MB Housing, Community Facilitators, Adult Education Program) to support outreach and collaboration.


• Communicate with Social Work to ensure all new clients are identified and included in food hamper distribution.


• Perform telephone duties to support coordination and communication efforts.


• Communicate with placement supervisor regarding any challenges or issues

Client/Patient support may include:

• Escorting clients and leading them through the process.

May include:

• Works well in a team environment comprised of volunteers and staff


• Attentions to detail and ability to multi-task


• Ability to follow up with various partners in the hamper program


• Work with minimum supervision


• Ability to follow directions and attention to details


• Ability to understand, give direction and express oneself in English in a clear, concise manner


• Conscientious, Reliable


• Computer skills: Excel


• Ability and comfortable with approaching people in a friendly, supportive manner


• Sensitive to diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds


• Must respect the policies of the WRHA regarding confidentiality dress code.

An opportunity to learn new skills, explore potential career paths, and gain experience in office and healthcare environments. It also allows individuals to provide meaningful service to others and make a personal contribution to improving community health care.

Length of Commitment: Minimum commitment of 3 months is preferred, or longer.

Shifts: 1 biweekly shift on alternating weeks. Scheduling is flexible, with options available on Monday, Thursday, or Friday. Shift times are either 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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