Fresh Food Rx - Delivery Assistant
Delivery Support - Groceries from The SEED
Commitment: up to 5 hours weekly or biweekly for a minimum of 2 months
Days/Times: Thursdays, 12 - 5 pm or 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: The SEED’s Fresh Food Warehouse (69 Huron St)
Staff Support Person:
- Sarah Wilmer, Fresh Food Rx Coordinator, The SEED
- Nicole Leighton, Grocery and Market Enterprise Coordinator, The SEED
Impact of Position:
Increased food access for community members in Guelph and the Wellington County
About The SEED:
The SEED is a not-for-profit food access program of the Guelph Community Health Centre that was created in 2015 by a coalition of community organizations and individuals.
The SEED delivers community programs and operates social enterprises that address the causes and effects of food insecurity. We are working towards a community with no barriers to healthy food.
About Groceries from The SEED:
Groceries from The SEED is a sliding scale online grocery store with a purpose! When you shop at Groceries from The SEED you help people in your community afford good food. It takes a community to feed a community.
Duties:
- Ride along on routes in The SEED’s delivery vehicles
- Assist with loading various delivery vehicles
- Unload grocery orders and deliver directly to households and pick-up hubs
- Interact with community members and customers in a friendly manner
Skills Required:
- Attention to detail, punctual, and reliable
- Respectful attitude, including patience and flexibility
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team
- Able to follow directions closely
- Commitment to equity and anti-oppressive practices
- Show initiative and enthusiasm
- Able to lift up to 50lb consistently
Other Requirements
- A Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this volunteer position
Training:
- Ongoing support will be provided by on-site staff and team leads
Benefits:
- Meet people in your community
- Contribute to food security in your community
- Be appreciated for your hard work
- Build your network and gain future references
- Snacks & beverages available on-site
