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This position is only available to DAL/Kings students; all other applicants will not be permitted to volunteer.

As a volunteer, you are responsible for making the DSU Food Bank a welcoming place for those who access it.

• Client Registration accessing the food bank.
• Prepare food bank orders in an efficient and effective manner.
• Assist with food choices and shelf options.
• Unpack food deliveries and stock shelves.
• Cleaning of food areas.
• Opening and closing duties as outlined.
• Follow instructions and complete tasks independently.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Comfortability with AirTable, or other database entry
• Ability to keep confidentiality
• Comfortable interacting with people
• Patient and non-judgemental
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to self-motivate
• Reliability, honest, friendly, and impartial

• Is currently done during scheduled volunteer times
• Support, supervision & evaluation provided ongoing during volunteer terms

• Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one regularly scheduled shift every week.

• Volunteer Meetings
• Some email correspondence is required

• Long periods of standing
• Some lifting, bending, and pushing carts

• Strengthen your communication, language, and interpersonal skills
• Gain food handling experience
• Real world activism in the fight against food insecurity
• Build connections and network with your peers (meet new people and have fun!)
• Great experience for your CV
• Receive volunteer recognition upon completion
• Add the experience to your Dalhousie Co-Curricular Record (CCR)

• Food Bank Manager

Important: This position requires volunteers to be available in-person