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About the Position
Position:
3235 - Volunteer Food Pantry Helper
Organization:
Position Address:
C2-5659 McAdam Rd
Location:
Mississauga

Goal

At Vita Centre, it is our mission to provide excellent support education and counselling to vulnerable families, including pregnant and parenting youth, with the goal of empowering them to move forward and thrive. Our pantry is stocked weekly with essential groceries, with the help of Road to Zero Waste and Food Banks Mississauga, and our clients have access to this resource every Friday to support the nutrition and financial wellbeing of their families. This program needs the support of dedicated volunteers to help provide the best service to our clients.


Description

The Volunteer Community Fridge Helper is directly involved in the distribution of food (and other items with staff discretion) to our client families.  They support clients by helping them "shop" around our pantry area for each 10 minute slot.  This role operates in shifts on Fridays from 8.30am - 12noon and 12noon - 3.30pm.  During the the shift the volunteer is repsonsible for keeping the pantry area organised, and restocking the shelves

Vita Centre regards the safety and protection of our valuable volunteers as a top priority

We welcome individuals to commence volunteering starting August 21, 2026.


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 provide essentials 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.
  • Vita Centre recognizes our volunteers meaningfully when they make an ongoing effort to support the organization by giving their time and skills.
  • A reference letter will be provided upon request   


Qualifications

  • Minimum Age - 16
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English
  • Ability to follow instructions, plus be organized
  • Moderate physical activity, including standing
  • Adherence to health and  food safety procedures 
  • Committed to your shift schedule, punctual, reliable

Min Age: 16
Max Age: 65   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment starting 2026-08-21 AND ending 2027-02-21
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon

Urgent need for volunteers form 8.30am-12noon and 12noon - 3.30pm on Fridays!


Training

You will be provided training during your first shift, and staff will be on site for any questions.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Customer Service, Food Services, Parent & Child Support
Accessibility: Partially Accessible Workspace
Ideal for: Individuals, Newcomers, Older Adults
Apply before: 2027-02-21



How to Contact
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https://vitacentre.org/
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