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About the Position
Position:
2098 - Volunteer Marketplace Helper (16+)
Organization:
Position Address:
Regeneration Community Outreach: 253 Queen Street East, Brampton, Ontario
Location:
Brampton
Goal

At Regeneration Outreach Community, it's our mission to break the cycle of poverty in Brampton. We do this by providing accessible and thoughtful programs that instill dignity, empowerment, and a renewed sense of hope. Our Essential Care program focuses on the primary needs of everyday life, including a Food Bank and Meals nearly every day of the year for our guests, designed to help meet the nutritional needs of those who are homeless and those who are living in extreme poverty within the city of Brampton.This program involves many volunteers who fill a variety of roles, all of which are essential for delivery of food to our guests, including our Volunteer Marketplace Helpers.
Description

The Volunteer Marketplace Helper is directly involved in food (and other donation) intake and sorting within our food bank/marketplace. This role operates in shifts. 

Regeneration regards the safety and protection of our valuable volunteers as a top priority. 
Benefits

  • Ideal for volunteers who want to feel like you are part of a community that is making a noticeable difference in the place where YOU live
  • If you are interested in life stories and seeing hope when you serve a hot meal to someone in need, this is the place to volunteer!
  • You can make a powerful, direct difference in the lives of others
  • Enjoy volunteering with a team of dedicated staff and volunteers
  • Regeneration recognizes our volunteers meaningfully when they make an ongoing effort to support the organization by giving their time and skills. 
Qualifications

The requirements for this role are straightforward:

  • Minimum Age - 16
  • Oral English
  • Ability to follow instructions, plus be organized
  • Moderate physical activity, including standing
  • Pair of closed-toe shoes
  • Committed to your 'shift schedule', punctual, reliable
  • Police check required for volunteers who are 18 and above

Please note: Mornings and Afternoons only. No evening shifts available.
 

Min Age: 16
Max Age: 110   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required

Time Commitment
This is a Medium Term (4 - 6 months) commitment starting 2024-08-01 AND ending 2024-12-31
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon

Marketplace - 253 Queen St E, Brampton

Monday to Friday - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Saturday - 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Training

Orientations are mandatory to attend and will be scheduled for you by the volunteer coordinator. Orientations are usually Monday afternoons. 

Once you have attended an orientation, you will be scheduled for (2) Training Shifts.

Please note: Mondays are a preparation day ONLY. No guest interactions, only sorting and prepping food donations. Saturdays are morning shifts only. We are closed on Sundays.



> Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Thursdays, Fridays:

Morning Shift: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM / Afternoon Shift: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM



> Saturdays: 

Morning Shift: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM



Volunteers use a check-in system in order to select specific shifts for the week ahead.
More Details
Areas of Interest: Food Services, Parent & Child Support, Shelters, Newcomer Support
Accessibility: Partially Accessible Workspace, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Ideal for: Individuals, Co-op Placements, Newcomers, Older Adults
Apply before: 2024-12-31
How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.regenbrampton.com
https://www.facebook.com/RegenBrampton
https://twitter.com/RegenBrampton


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