Food Cupboard Assistant (Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group)

Food Cupboard Assistant

(Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group)

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Position ID: V-GUE0086

Last Modified: 17 Jun 2022

Last Full Update: 17 Jun 2022

Opportunity Details

Impact Statement

Help combat food insecurity in this essential role

Contact

Bronwen Buck, Neighbourhood Support Worker, Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group; Phone: 519-820-9576; Email: info@gheng.ca

Duties

The Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group (GHENG) seeks community‐minded youth and adults to
serve patrons during regular shifts at our food pantry. Help combat hunger and food insecurity through
this essential role.
Food Cupboard Assistants play a key role in an important project. In 2021, we transitioned to operate as a hub of the Guelph Food Bank. We are now part of a project to pilot a new food distribution model. The goal: to bring more support directly to areas in the city where it is most needed.
Our Neighbourhood Group offers programs, organizes events, welcome residents, and provides a range
of supports that reflect the interests and needs of the community. As a member of the Guelph
Neighbourhood Support Coalition, we share the vision of working toward a healthy, safe community
where everyone feels at home.

Duties include:
• Offer welcoming, exemplary customer service in this front-facing role
• Prepare Food Cupboard for opening/clean and secure building at end of shift
• Complete necessary paperwork and screening
• Help with shopping and tallying allotted items
• Assist with inventory management (stocking shelves, updating records) during down time
• Participate in occasional meetings and training sessions

Volunteers must be able to lift and carry boxes (approx. 25 lbs). We ask they commit to regular shifts at our location at 470 Auden Rd. (Auden at Eastview). Volunteers must also be able to regularly access and respond to e-mail.

To express interest, please fill out the form on our website: www.gheng.ca/get-involved.

For Saturday morning shifts, we are ideally seeking small teams to help out (e.g. two adults/two teens) who are interested in taking on bi-weekly shifts.

We will reply to your inquiry via e-mail (add info@gheng.ca to your contacts).

Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty ; Zero Hunger ; Good Health and Well-Being ; Reduced Inequality

More Info Link

https://www.gheng.ca/get-involved/

Benefits

• Create connections with volunteers; build trust with the community we serve
• Make a positive impact on the lives of others
• Deepen understanding of food insecurity issues and solutions
• Play a role in re-inventing the way food is distributed to those in need within the city

Clients

• Community members
• Grange Hill E. Leadership Team members
• Volunteer team

Ages

14 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families

Areas of Interest

Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Newcomer Assistance

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Warm welcome; de-stigmatizing access; friendly ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service - Helpful; reliable ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work - makes suggestions; receptive to constructive feedback; works well in a team ; Strong interest in community work, addressing food insecurity, food rescue missions. More info: https://www.gheng.ca/resources/food-program/food-cupboard/

Commitment Length

Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; One year for adults; open to high school students signing on for a shorter term

Interaction Level

Small Group ; For Saturdays, we are ideally seeking 2 adults and 2 youth for each shift (could be a family with 2 parents/2 high school students for example);

Minimum Hours

1.5 / Week

Dates and Times

Tuesday: Afternoon, Evening (4:15 to 6:45 p.m.)
Wednesday: Afternoon, Evening (5:45 to 7:15 p.m)
Saturday: Morning (8:45 to 10:15)

Weekly commitment ideal. Those interested in Saturday shifts could apply for bi-weekly commitment.

Accessibility

Partially Accessible ; Washroom on site

Location

470 Auden Rd. (Auden at Eastview) - Guelph

Number of Positions

Guelph

Training

Orientation ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Some access to virtual training also available

Transportation

Near public transit

Additional Requirements

Express interest via our form: https://www.gheng.ca/get-involved/
Informal interview/reference check