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About the Position | |||
Position: 1171 - Food Service Volunteer (Peel Family Shelter, Mississauga) | |||
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Position Address: 1767 Dundas St E. Mississauga, ON L4X 1L5 | |||
Location: Mississauga, Brampton | |||
GoalThe Peel Family Shelter is supported by both the Region of Peel and the Salvation Army. The facility is owned and operated by the Region of Peel, while the Salvation Army manages the daily programming and staffing. We operate 24/7, every day of the year. The Salvation Army seeks enthusiastic volunteers to assist in serving food to shelter clients and to help with the basic clean up of serving areas and the kitchen after meals. |
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DescriptionThe 'Food Service Volunteer' has the principal role of serving meals individually to shelter clients.The food service is catered, so only basic meal prep is not involved.There will be a small clean up of the dining area and kitchen facility for each meal. e.g. wiping the tables and putting away the condiments etc.Shifts are less than 2 hours and are usually very busy. |
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Benefits> An active opportunity to contribute to the Salvation Army locally (incl. contributions by groups)> Be an integral part of our team of volunteers and staff that support shelters in many ways> Learn about the Salvation Army and its mission/outreach into your community> 'Network' and build relationships within your community> Gain experience in the critical area of 'food service' that supports our shelters and programs (acquire transportable skills)> Personal satisfaction that your volunteering efforts will contribute towards helping those who are most vulnerable in Peel region |
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Qualifications● Length of volunteering engagement - requesting at least 4 months and as long as you continue to enjoy helping● Friendly, engaging with, and respectful of, people of all backgrounds and circumstances● Committed to 'diversity and inclusiveness' in the community● Ready to deliver excellent 'customer service' to everyone!● Prepared to learn about 'food service' ● Capacity to volunteer as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment*** Due to the fact that volunteers will be closely involved with vulnerable persons, a satisfactory 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check' is a requirement Police Check: Required Resume:Not required Driver's Licence: Not required Proof of Vaccination: Not required |
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Time CommitmentThis is a Medium Term (4 - 6 months) commitment starting 2020-01-21 AND ending 2022-02-28
Shifts are available on the following days - Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening ONE shift a week (more if you wish). Shelters operate 24/7Volunteers are assigned to LUNCH or DINNER:Lunch starts at 11:45am Dinner starts at 4:30pm Minimum commitment of 4-6 months or as long as you continue to enjoy helping. |
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TrainingTraining provided by Volunteer Manager and Food Service Worker |
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More DetailsAreas of Interest: Customer Service, Food Services, Parent & Child Support, Shelters
Accessibility: Partially Accessible Workspace Ideal for: Individuals, Groups, Co-op Placements, Older Adults |
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How to Contact | |||
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Social Media | |||
https://salvationarmy.ca/ | |||
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Salvation-Army-Peel-Residential-Services/102462339817913 | |||
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