Objective: To provide festive groceries to up to 800 people in one day!

Supervisor: Grocery Coordinator

Commitment: One time event: between 3.5 – 4.5 hours

Dates & Times

Event day (Tuesday December 16th):
AM – 8:30am – 1:00pm
PM – 12:30pm – 5:00pm

Duties
Set up days:

• Help receive deliveries and put food in places for distribution
• Setting up tables
• Stocking shelves and tables
• Help prepare produce bags

Event day:

• Helping to distribute food
• Spreading joy and cheer
• Greeters
• Helping people with mobility issues to get their groceries
• Passing out goodies
• We need a SANTA!
• We need carollers!

Skills & Attributes

• Cheerful and uplifting attitude
• Calm and patient manner
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Want to be part of a team
• Want to make a difference!
• To be clear about personal and professional boundaries

Training & Support

• Holiday Grocery Orientation Session (NOTE: Required for new volunteers only) – Saturday December 13th – 1:00 – 2:15pm – Lunch provided
  
• On the job orientation
• On-going support and supervision from Grocery Coordinator

Benefits

• To gain valuable knowledge, skills and experience within a support role.
• To be part of a larger team or movement that is working towards social change.
• To engage in opportunities for community service and personal/professional development.
• To be recognized and appreciated for your valuable contribution.
• To meet new people and have fun!