Good Food Box Packer

(United Way of Bruce Grey)

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Position ID: V-GRE0048
Last Modified: 03 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Apr 2024

Opportunity Details: Good Food Box Packer

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Good Fox Box pack takes place in the following communities: Thornbury, Neyaashiinigmiing, Chesley, Chatsworth, Dundalk, Durham, Hanover, Kincardine, Lion's Head, Lucknow, Markdale, Meaford, Owen Sound, Port Elgin, Saugeen First Nation, Tara, Teeswater, Wiarton, Sauble Beach, and Walkerton.
Contact Robin Cork, Food Security Cooridnator, United Way of Bruce Grey; Phone: 519-376-1560 * 519-385-5177; Email: food@unitedwaybg.com
Duties
  • Work with a team of volunteers to sort fruits and vegetables into individual orders
  • Handle food gently and hygienically, and arrange the boxes for maximum appeal
  • Assist with packing site set-up and clean-up
More Info Link https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/good-food-box/
Benefits
  • Be a leader in this positive community-building project
  • Get to know other people in your community
  • Enjoy knowing that you are supporting access to nutritious food
  • Develop new skills
  • Use the Good Food Box as a job reference
Ages 12 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Food Services / Nutrition ; Program Coordination / Support
Skills/Experience Dependability & Trustworthiness - Reliable ; Team Work - Comfortable working as part of a team of diverse volunteers ;
  • General interest in food, health and community
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ;
  • Various opportunities available
Interaction Level Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 2 / Month
Dates and Times Days and times of Good Food Box packs vary depending on location.
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Grey & Bruce County - Various Locations
Number of Positions Bruce County: 14 individual(s) ; Grey County: 4 individual(s) ; Teeswater: 5 individual(s) 
 
23 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation
Cost No cost
Police Check Not Required
Additional Requirements
  • Physically able to bend and do light lifting (10-15 lbs)
Referrals 112

Agency Details: United Way of Bruce Grey

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Office Phone 519-376-1560
Toll Free Phone 1-800-794-1728
Fax 519-376-5458
E-Mail manager@unitedwaybg.com
Website unitedwayofbrucegrey.com
Address & Map
380 9th St E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 1P1
 
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Mailing Address 380 9th St E 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 1P1