Market Support Volunteers

Support the Agencies team at one of our community markets! Volunteers play an important role in providing quality food, service, and pick-up experiences to our community. Each shift offers a range of tasks to help the day run smoothly, such as restocking the shelves, light cleaning, and monitoring the parking lot. 

Age Requirement: 16+

Locations:  

*3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver 
*8345 Winston Street, Burnaby 

Responsibilities: 

*Quality check and sort perishable (fresh) and non-perishable (dry) deliveries before restocking shelves;
*Efficiently organize food to ensure proper placement and easy access;
*Rotate items based on first in, first out (FIFO) method. 
*Ensure areas are well stocked and merchandised to GVFB standards. 
*Sweep and clean the market area. 
*Recycle packaging and compost spoiled food. 

Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience: 

*Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner; 
*Flexibility to support where needed in a dynamic environment; 
*Confident in completing tasks independently with minimal supervision. 

Physical Requirements: 

*Ability to stand for two to four hours (depending on shift length); 
*Ability to periodically work in a cooler and freezer (adequate jackets and gloves are provided); 
*Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 40 lbs safely. 

Shift times: 

*Vancouver – Monday from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 
*Burnaby – Monday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON FEBRUARY 24TH