St. James - Hamper Assist

**Must be comfortable lifting and carrying items up to 25 lbs (11 kg)

Location: Assiniboine South/St. James Community area (West side of the city)

Purpose: Volunteers in this role are responsible for organizing and distributing food hampers to families, individuals, adult school programs, 55+ residents, and MB Housing residents within the community.

Food insecurity remains a hidden challenge in our area, with limited access for vulnerable families to pick up essential food hampers. At the same time, the rising cost of groceries, combined with stagnant wages, has forced many families and individuals to choose between food and other critical household expenses, including housing.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the WRHA placement supervisor to set up the space to facilitate hamper building


• Call families to confirm pickup and provide the hampers when they arrive, document the date received on tracking provided.


• Organize, divide, and sort food to created hampers, keeping workspace organized and tidy.


• Lifting and moving food items (up to 25 lbs)


• Communicate with placement supervisor regarding any challenges or issues

• Physical requirements include carrying and transferring groceries and hampers weighing up to 25 lbs (11 kg)


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


• Attend all volunteer orientation and training requirements prior to first scheduled shift


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


• Must respect the WRHA policies on confidentiality and dress code

• Learn new skills and explore careers


• Provide service to others


• Make a personal contribution to the improvement of community health care

Shift: Volunteer shifts take place on alternate (biweekly) Tuesdays, 12:00pm to 3:00 pm.

Length of Commitment: Minimum 3 months or longer

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