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About the Position
Position:
3667 - Event Volunteers Pick-ups and Set up > Saturday, November 15, 2025
Organization:
Position Address:
Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Boulevard, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Location:
Mississauga, Brampton
Goal

Basket Brigade Canada is a charitable organization that delivers food to needy people. Since 1993, we have delivered thousands of holiday baskets so that deserving families can celebrate the holidays. We are a volunteer-run charity with 10 branches across Canada, including an outreach that serves Peel region. Our Fundraiser Celebration is Saturday, November 23, 2024, and we're incredibly busy preparing our event which will help us with our Christmas meal delivery program that will feed a projected 620 in Mississauga, Brampton, and the GTA so that they will be able to celebrate Christmas with food on the table.
Description

2 shifts: Saturday, November 15, from 2 pm to 3 pm = Pick-up items for our event. 3 volunteers required.

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Set up the hall for the event, hang the banner, set up tables around the room, arrange linens, hang decorations, organize and set up Silent Auction items, prepare food in the kitchen, and organize the registration area. 4 volunteers required.

Volunteers should have a valid driver's G license and insurance, and use their own vehicle.  Pick-up locations and details will be provided.  If someone wants to volunteer for only the setup position, a car is not required.  Transit is available in the area.  PLEASE APPLY RIGHT AWAY.  
Benefits

  • Excellent opportunity to make sure that a family in need can celebrate Christmas with food on the table  (funds from this event will benefit Christmas deliveries)
  • Enjoy a warm volunteering experience with a team of dedicated volunteers (make new friends!)
  • Be part of a longstanding charity that makes a direct impact in your community
  • Personal satisfaction that you 'paid it forward' through your selfless volunteerism
Qualifications

  • Drivers will have a valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's Licence, access to a reliable vehicle that is covered by auto insurance required in Ontario
  • Knowing your way around Mississauga, Brampton would be most helpful
  • Light lifting, bending, carrying, walking
  • Volunteers should dress for the 'role', and for the weather
  • Screening for these 'roles' will be 'virtual' (telephone/email, etc.). After you apply, check your 'Junk/Spam' for our emails and leave space in your phone's 'voicemail'.

Min Age: 18
Max Age: 65   
Police Check: Not required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required

Time Commitment
This is a Special Event commitment starting 2025-11-15 AND ending 2025-11-15
Shifts are available Anytime

Please arrive on time for your shift(s).
Training

Via email and telephone.
More Details
Areas of Interest: Customer Service, Seasonal/Special Event, Food Services, Holiday & Festive, Parent & Child Support, Senior Support, Transportation
Accessibility: Unknown
Ideal for: Individuals, Groups, Newcomers, Older Adults
Apply before: 2025-11-15
How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.basketbrigadecanada.org
https://www.facebook.com/Basket-Brigade-Canada-857498284631106
https://twitter.com/BasketBrigadeCa
https://www.linkedin.com/company/42871107/


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