| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4226 |
| Organization | Cook Street Village Activity Centre |
| Position | Volunteer-Support the Driver - Food Distribution Program |
| Location | 380 Cook Street, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
The Centre works in a positive manner to assist people so that they may lead a meaningful, active, healthy, and rewarding life. |
| Description |
•This role involves helping the driver pick up food every Tuesday and Friday. The food is picked up at 9:00 AM from the Mustard Seed Warehouse located at 808 Viewfield Rd B. From there, it’s dropped off at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre, at 380 Cook Street. • Volunteers can commit to just one day a week, and we welcome two separate groups for each day. • Arrive at the Mustard Seed Warehouse located at 808 Viewfield Rd B by 9:00 AM. • Load rescued food. Loading takes about 10 minutes. • Ride with the driver with the loaded food to Cook Street Village. • Work as a team with the driver. • Unloading at the Centre takes another 10 minutes. • Be able to lift boxes up to 25 lbs. • Overall, everything may take 30–40 minutes |
| Training Details | A brief orientation will be provided on your first shift |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space |
| Area(s) of Interest | Driver/Transportation, Food/Hospitality, Food Security |
| Skill(s) | Community Knowledge/Awareness, Time Management, Accountability, Empathy, Adaptability |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.csvac.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Faria Afreen |
| Phone | (778)405-2416 |
| Address | 1 380 Cook Street Victoria, V8V 3X7 |
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