Job Description
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR DELIVERY DRIVERS WHO ARE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH OUR MORNING PICKUPS MON-FRI WITHIN PORT COLBORNE. WE ARE LOOKING AT A MAY 1ST 2024 START!!
OUR MISSION
To help those in the community with social and economic needs improve their quality of life
OUR VISION
Port Cares inspires and provides help, hope and opportunity for all in our community to achieve their potential
OUR VALUES
We provide help without judgement
We are accountable to one another
We treat everyone with respect
We work collaboratively together
Volunteer Summary
Working during our Foodbank and Port Cares operating hours, the responsibilities as a Port Cares volunteer includes completing task assigned by the immediate supervisor onsite, upholding the organization’s values, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism with all stakeholders.
Possible Roles
- Food Box Delivery Volunteer
Main Duties (may include)
- Conduct daily donation pickups from local retailers and grocery stores.
- Perform material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking of food.
- Work collaboratively with staff, team, clients and volunteers.
- Works as part of the Port Cares team.
- Promote a positive image to clients.
Other Duties
- Champion vision, mission and values of Port Cares
- Participate in the maintenance of a safe, clean and sanitary working environment.
- Observe all fire and safety rules and be on the alert for safety of clients, staff and the public
- Ensure confidential information is secure at all times and client privacy and confidentiality is maintained according to Port Cares’ Privacy policy
- Work as part of the Port Cares team to promote a positive image within the community.
- As appropriate, participate in Port Cares functions/ fundraising activities.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of Port Cares.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and competencies
- Neat appearance, and well maintained personal hygiene.
- Customer Service skills an asset.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Good verbal & communication skills.
- Self-managed, demonstrated initiative and ability to productively multi-task.
- High degree of patience with others.
- G license is required
- Flexible and adaptable, and able to conduct pick ups in the mornings from Monday – Friday
- Police Check is required*
*An organizational letter will be provided during the onboarding that will effectively remove the cost for a Police Criminal Record Check, and lower the cost for a Police Vulnerable Sector Check to $20.00.
We thank all applicants but will only contact volunteers if available during our operating hours.
Any candidate interested in becoming a volunteer can also apply at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/230253787752260
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: $1.00 per year
Expected hours: 1 – 10 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Please state any accommodations needed if applicable.
- Are you able to lift upwards to 40lbs? (Food bank box)
- Are you able to assist from Monday – Friday from 8:30AM – 10:00AM?
- Are you able and willing to use your own vehicle for the sake of daily pick ups?