Volunteer Opportunity: Food Coordinator

Youth Unlimited Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Unlimited Edmonton is seeking a passionate Food Coordinator to support at-risk youth by preparing and serving meals. This volunteer role is crucial for providing a positive presence and building relationships with young people in need.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food before the program starts.
• Serve meals and ensure all students are served.
• Assist with cleaning dishes and food supplies.

Job description

Join to apply for the Volunteer Opportunity: Food Coordinator role at Youth Unlimited Edmonton.

About Youth Unlimited Edmonton: Youth Unlimited Edmonton aims to help every young person explore their potential, understand their worth, and discover hope.

Volunteer Opportunity: Food Coordinator

This role offers a chance to combine your passion for cooking and service to meet the needs of at-risk youth. For many youth, the meal provided is their first of the day, and your contribution can make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Arrive up to 1 hour before the program starts to help prepare food.
• Serve meals at the drop-in, ensuring all students are served equally.
• Assist with cleaning dishes and food supplies.
• Be a friendly and supportive presence for students.
• Participate in clean-up and debrief with the leadership team.

Time Commitment

• Drop-in sessions run from 3:30-6:00 pm twice a week after school at various locations across the city. Ideally, volunteers attend at least once a week, but this is flexible.
• Support/check-in with the team lead for 1 hour, three times per year.
• Attend training and appreciation events for 2 hours, twice per year.

As this is a relationally-focused program, your consistent presence matters. Youth seek stable role models and supportive adults. Commitment helps build meaningful relationships.

To apply, please obtain a volunteer application package and attach your completed form along with three references. For questions, contact Youth Unlimited Edmonton at [e-mail] or [phone].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Volunteer
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations