Students' Association of Mount Royal University

Free Breakfast Volunteer

Volunteer Role: Free Breakfast 

Volunteer Supervisor: Support Services Coordinator

Volunteer Term: September through April

Expected Hours: 1 hour shifts

Position Summary:

The Free Breakfast Volunteers perform a variety of in-center tasks designed to support the free breakfast program. This includes:

• Providing a welcoming presence in the centre, answering questions and directing students

• Helping set out various breakfast food packages on the tables then replenishing as needed

• Restocking coffee/tea stations and other food items if the stock is available

• Encouraging positive behaviours in a constructive way, such as reminding students to clean up after themselves

• Assisting visitors with food services including free breakfast & Care Cupboard care packages

• Completing administrative work as required

• Maintaining a clean and organized centre

Position Requirements:

In addition to meeting and maintaining the Students’ Association of Mount Royal University’s volunteer standards, the volunteers:

• Must present a clean and welcoming appearance and a friendly manner;
• Must be dependable and punctual;
• Must be courteous and personable when dealing with centre users and the public;
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality of SAMRU and any users, volunteers, and partners;

Onboarding and Training Requirements include:

• Completion of basic orientation program.
• Completing the Support Centre orientation program which includes training on the following items:
  
  • Specific training from volunteer supervisor
  • Lisitening to Refer when available

Evaluation:  

• Volunteer supervisor will perform an evaluation of this role after 60 days of required training.

Time Commitment:

• Minimum 1 hours per week.

Bread Support Volunteer

Volunteer Role: Bread Support 

Volunteer Supervisor: Support Services Coordinator

Volunteer Term: Year-round - closed on stat holidays

Expected Hours: 2-hour shifts

Position Summary:

The Bread Support Volunteers perform a variety of in-center tasks designed to support the Free Bread program. This includes:

• Providing a welcoming presence in the centre, answering questions and directing students

• Loading and unloading bins of bread 

• Encouraging positive behaviours in a constructive way, such as reminding students to take the required amount of bread 

• Cutting and bagging loose bread in a clean process

• Cleaning inside and outside of bread bins, stacking them on the bread cart before leaving

• Completing administrative work including evaluative record-keeping as required

• Maintaining a clean and organized work space

Onboarding and Training Requirements include:

• Completion of basic orientation program.
• Completing Specific training from volunteer supervisor

Evaluation:  

• Volunteer supervisor will perform an evaluation of this role after 60 days of required training.

Time Commitment:

• Minimum 2 hours per week.