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How can I help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping a food bank running requires many people who are dedicated to helping those less fortunate in our community. Gleaners would not be where we are without our wonderful team of volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 150 volunteers donate their time to our organization to ensure that people in our community receive food to feed themselves and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We appreciate our donors and understand that it can be a large commitment to volunteer your time. That is why we have provided the ideas below on how you can be a part of our organization, as a donor, and how you can get involved to be a part of the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 613-962-9043 or by email at volunteer@gleanersfoodbank.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer Roles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Michelangelo’s Cafe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Serve food and beverages to the public in a welcoming fashion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Prepare hot and cold beverages based on demand<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Clean tables and sitting area; sweep floor; ensure station is clean and sanitized prior to end of volunteer shift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Receptionist<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Answer Phones and takes message<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Directs questions to the appropriate staff membe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Provides the public and clients with access to information on programs, services and resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Front-line Worker<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Serving fresh, frozen and non-perishable items to qualifying client<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Assisting in packing bags, sorting and organizational assistanc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ability to adapt to a changing environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • Intake Worker<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ability to interview qualifying clients, requesting confidential and sensitive information in an non-judgemental manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Inputting client data into the online Links2Feed Syste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Understanding and knowledge of local resources, programs and services that are beneficial to increasing the quality of life for clients seeking service<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ability to calm clients, listen attentively and provide excellent services based on the needs of the attending client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          • Hamper Area<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Follows directions to put together different types of client hampers such as single, small, medium, large<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Special circumstances for hamper type may be requested based on allergies, special dietary needs or housing circumstances (ie. Homeless)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            • Sorter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Sorts various non perishable food items in an organized manner into categories for future stock use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              • Breakdown<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Abides by the Hastings & Prince Edward Country Public Health Unit rules and regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Food Handling certificate is an asset<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Breaks down large quantity of food items such as breads, pastries, meat, dry products, fresh and frozen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Cleans and sanitized work station before and after every shift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                • Warehouse<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Warehouse volunteers help us to distribute more than 200,000 kilograms of food per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Warehouse volunteers assist in completing orders for Gleaners Food Bank, members of the Quinte Regional Food Share Shelter, non-profit agencies and community service clubs. This also includes stocking shelves and tasks required on an as needed basis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Experience using hand lift trucks is an asset. Otherwise, training is available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Driver<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Must complete Driver\u2019s abstract and submission to Gleaners Food Bank\u2019s insurance provider<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Completes pick ups and deliveries to clients, businesses, affiliates agencies during client operating hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Depending on the pick-up\/delivery schedule, extra hours may be required outside of operating hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Volunteer must be able to lift up to 25lbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Fundraising Special Events<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Assist as requested during special events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Ability to socialize within a public venue providing services and information from those requesting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Administrative Support<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Computer skills using Word & Excel is an asset<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Duties may include inputting data in forms, collecting information, providing information over the phone, through email or in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Gardener<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Enjoys spending time outdoors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Experience and knowledge with gardening is an asset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Ability to stand or sit for various lengths of time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Duties include: planting, watering, weeding garden beds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n


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