Point Douglas - Healthy Start Food Prep Assistant

Location: Point Douglas community area.

Shift: Wednesdays, 12:00pm to 4:00pm - successful applicant assigned weekly.

Purpose: To provide support to staff and participants of the Healthy Start for Mom and Me Community Support Program. The program offers pregnant and new moms and their families an opportunity to learn about nutrition, child development and general health and wellness.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the public health dietitian, public health nurse, and outreach workers to set up the room, organize pamphlets and educational displays as needed


• Organize, prepare and serve snack and meal at groups, help in clean-up (e.g. dishwashing, putting away supplies and leftover food (if applicable)


• Assist families and staff with other duties as necessary


• Participate in debrief (optional) at the end of group.


• Communicate with dietitian regarding any challenges or issues


• Complete a 'meal bag' explanation and demonstration to the group as requested (as you become comfortable in the group).


• Speak to dietitian if you are interested in helping with group facilitation and/or resource development.

**Volunteer opportunity open until filled

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


• Respectful of strengths and challenges of program participants


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


• Physical requirements may include carrying, lifting and transporting: large hot pots and dishes, supplies, chairs & tables.


• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector

Learn new skills, explore careers, and make a personal contribution to the improvement of health care while providing a service to others.

Length of Commitment: To provide consistency for group participants and staff, a minimum commitment of 3 months is desired, or longer.

Shifts: 1 shift per week, Wednesdays (12:00pm - 4:00pm)

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