| About the Position | |
| Position # | 1310 |
| Organization | Thrifty Foods Sendial |
| Position | Sendial Phoner - James Bay |
| Impact Statement | When someone needs a hand, Thrifty Foods and our dedicated team of Sendial volunteers are happy to help. Our volunteers do the order taking and shopping for customers who, because of injury, frailty or other physical reason, can’t easily get to our stores or shop independently. |
| Description | Love to talk??!! Sendial is a grocery shopping and delivery service program for customers unable to shop in-store. Phoning volunteers are responsible to take customer orders. Phoners call customers weekly or biweekly and complete an order form for each customer. |
| Training Details | A two-hour general orientation (Zoom) is the first step, followed by role specific training (Zoom), then in-store shopping observation in store. |
| Working Conditions | Volunteers phone customers from home and submit orders in person or by email. If the volunteer is able to submit orders electronically, they need not be from the local area. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail |
Two positions: Wednesday morning, 2-4 hour shift Thursday morning, 2-4 hour shift |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Food/Hospitality, Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Verbal Communication, Sensitivity, Accountability, Continuous Learning, Playing |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.thriftyfoods.com/sendial |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Lynanne Smith |
| Phone | 250-544-1234 |
| Address | 475 Simcoe Street Victoria, V8V 4T4 |