Play a vital role in assisting with the increase of donations during the peak Holiday season.

About the role

As a Holiday Warehouse Assistant Volunteer, you will welcome and assist donors with loading and unloading donations during the holiday peak season.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and assist donors as they arrive at the back door. Provide a welcoming and helpful presence as they drop off donations.

  • Help donors with the loading and unloading of boxes and items. Ensure that items are handled safely and securely.

  • Assist those who are picking up orders from the back door. Provide support by loading and unloading boxes.

  • Move and lift boxes as needed to facilitate the efficient handling of donations and customer orders.

  • Assist in organizing and sorting donated items to ensure they are ready for distribution.

  • Immediately report all unsafe situations, practices, and or equipment to Warehouse Supervisor.

Qualifications

Be 18 years or older.
Able to follow procedures and work in a team as well as on own initiative and under pressure.
Ability to manually lift up to 50lbs.
Aware of your own ability, especially when lifting and loading.

Time Commitment

Shifts run for 3 hours 9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Duration

December 11 - 22, 2023 and January 2 - 5, 2024

Location

Food Banks Mississauga, 4544 Eastgate Pkwy, Mississauga ON, L4W 3W6

Start the application process today! We look forward to welcoming you to our volunteer team.

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If you haven’t volunteered with us before, you will need to create an account on My Impact.

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Once you have received a welcome email from a member of our team, find a shift that works with your schedule and follow the prompts to sign up.

3

If you are confirmed for the shift, our Volunteer Programs Specialist will provide details about your upcoming shift.

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