Next Steps Food Bank Volunteer

(Christian Faith Outreach Centre)

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Position ID: V-OSH1537
Last Modified: 03 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 03 Sep 2025

Opportunity Details: Next Steps Food Bank Volunteer

Contact Jessica Pennington, Intern, Casual Staff Supervisor, CFOC-Doors of Compassion; Phone: 365-885-8456; Email: jessica.p@cfoc.ca
Duties
  • Receiving and Sorting Food Donations: Help receive, sort, and categorize incoming food donations (e.g., non-perishable items, fresh produce, dairy, etc.), ensuring that they meet health and safety standards.
  • Inventory Management: Track food inventory levels, helping to maintain accurate records and ensuring that food items are used in a timely manner before expiration.
  • Organizing the Food Bank: Keep the food bank area tidy and well-organized, ensuring that food items are displayed clearly by category (e.g., canned goods, dry goods, produce) and are easily accessible for clients.
  • Food Package Preparation: Assist with the preparation of food packages for clients, ensuring that each package includes a variety of nutritious and appropriate items based on client needs.
  • Client Assistance: Greet clients with respect and dignity, helping them select food items and providing support as needed while maintaining confidentiality and a non-judgmental approach.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all food handling and storage procedures comply with health and safety standards, including checking for expired items, proper refrigeration of perishables, and cleanliness of the food bank area.
Benefits • Direct Impact: Play an essential role in helping families and individuals access nutritious food during difficult times. 
• Skill Development: Gain experience in food distribution, inventory management, customer service, and nonprofit operations. 
• Community Connection: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team working together to address food insecurity in the community. 
• Networking: Build valuable connections with fellow volunteers, staff, and local organizations working to create a stronger, more supportive community. 
• Recognition: Be acknowledged for your contributions and dedication through volunteer appreciation events, certificates, and letters of recommendation for future opportunities. 
• Flexible Commitment: Enjoy a flexible time commitment that allows you to contribute meaningfully while balancing other personal or professional commitments.
Ages 16 year(s) - 65 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Groups ; Individuals
Areas of Interest Community Outreach ; Donations - Food, Fresh Items ; Donations - Food, Non-Perishable Items ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Poverty & Homelessness
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently
Commitment Length Long Term
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 4 / Week
Dates and Times Monday: Morning (Every Monday (9:30-12:00PM)) 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon (Bi-weekly either 9:30-1:30pm or 1:30-6:00pm)
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Partially Accessible
Number of Positions Durham Region 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements If interested in applying for the Next Steps Food Bank, please send forward your cover letter, resume, and vulnerable sectors check to jessica.p@cfoc.ca. I look forward to connecting with you all soon!
Liability Insurance Not Available

Agency Details: Christian Faith Outreach Centre

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Office Phone 905-619-1109
E-Mail info@cfoc.ca
Website www.cfoc.ca
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158 Harwood Ave S
Suite 203
Ajax, ON
Canada L1S 2H6
Mailing Address 158 Harwood Ave S 
Suite 203 
Ajax, ON 
Canada L1S 2H6

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