Dalstudentunion
Food Bank Volunteer
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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- On-site / unstated
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- 1 Sept 2026
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***Disclaimer***
This position is only available to DAL/Kings students all other applicants will not be permitted to volunteer.
Role Description:
As a volunteer, you are responsible for making the DSU Food Bank a welcoming place for those who access it.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Registration accessing the food bank.
Prepare food bank orders in an efficient and effective manner.
Assisting with food choices and shelf options.
Unpacking food deliveries and Stocking shelves
Cleaning of food areas
Opening and closing duties as outlined
Follow instructions and complete task independently
Required Skills:
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Comfortability with AirTable, or other data base entry
Ability to keep confidentiality
Comfortable interacting with people
Patient and non-judgemental
Detail-oriented with a strong ability to self-motivate
Reliability, Honest, friendly, and impartial
Training:
Is currently done during scheduled volunteer times
Support, supervision & evaluation provided ongoing during volunteer terms
Time commitment expected:
Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one regularly scheduled shift every week.
Mandatory Activities:
Volunteer Meetings
Some email correspondence is required
Working Conditions:
Long periods of standing
Some lifting, bending, and pushing carts
Benefits for Food Bank Members:
Strengthen your communication, language, and interpersonal skills
Gain food handling experience
Real world activism in the fight against food insecurity
Build connections and network with your peers (meet new people and have fun!)
Great experience for your CV
Receive volunteer recognition upon completion
Add the experience to your Dalhousie Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
Reports To:
Food Bank Manager
Important: This position requires volunteers to be available in-person
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