Volunteer Opportunity: Food Coordinator

Edmonton AB; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Edmontonyouthunlimited is seeking a Food Coordinator to volunteer in supporting at-risk youth. This role involves preparing and serving meals during drop-in sessions, which occur twice a week after school. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining a welcoming environment for youth. A relational commitment to building stable relationships is essential. Volunteers are expected to engage with students positively and assist the leadership team in debriefing.

Qualifications

• Relationally-focused commitment to supporting at-risk youth.
• Willingness to serve meals and clean up.
• Ability to engage positively with youth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food ahead of the program.
• Serve meals to students.
• Clean up after serving.

Job description

Food Coordinator

Volunteer role to help meet the physical needs of at‑risk youth by preparing and serving meals.

Responsibilities

• Arrive up to 1 hour before the program starts to help prepare food.
• Serve the meals at the drop‑in, helping to make sure all students are served equally.
• Help clean up dishes and other food supplies.
• Be a friendly face to students as you serve them.
• Clean up and debrief with the rest of the leadership team.

Time Commitment

• Drop‑ins run from 3:30‑6 pm 2× per week after school at each drop‑in across the city. We would love you to be at as many as you are comfortable with. Our preference would be at least one day a week, but this is negotiable.
• 1 hour, 3× per year for support/check‑ins with team lead.
• 2 hours, 2× per year for training/appreciation.

As a relationally‑focused program, your presence matters. Youth look for role models and stable, consistent adults to support them. Commitment is important.