Volunteer Coordinators for Good Food Box (Chesley and Teeswater locations)

(United Way of Bruce Grey)

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Position ID: V-GRE0027
Last Modified: 03 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Apr 2024

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Coordinators for Good Food Box (Chesley and Teeswater locations)

Contact Robin Cork, Food Security Coordinator, United Way Bruce Grey; Phone: 519-385-5177; Email: food@unitedwaybg.com
Duties
  • Manage customer inquiries
  • Submit order to supplier- 1 week in advance by text message with location and number of boxes
  • Ensure only boxes that have been paid for or a token has been received are ordered
  • Remind customers of order deadlines 1 week prior to pick up date and pick-up date and time
  • Coordinate volunteer packers for delivery day
  • Manage the set up of tables to sort and pack produce into boxes, clean up the host site, and disposal of cardboard
  • Greet customers and record as boxes are picked up, take any pre-orders for the following month, and record accordingly
  • Complete monthly reports and bank deposit/cheque-send report, bank deposit receipt or cheque, any tokens received, and a copy of supplier invoice to United Way by both mail and send a copy/photo by email to food@unitedwaybg.com
  • Keep records of orders, pre-orders, and token use
  • Promote the program within the community (social media, word of mouth)
  • Availability to be on site for delivery day
  • Some lifting may be required of produce on delivery day to unload the truck
More Info Link https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/good-food-box/
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Program Coordination / Support
Skills/Experience Accounting & Finance - Cash handling and ?nancial record keeping ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing - Enjoy working with people in the community ; General Computer Skills - Well organized and able to keep records (computer skills an asset) ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
Commitment Length
  • The position requires:12-15 hours per month with most of those being put in on delivery day
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 15 / Month
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Chesley and Teeswater Good Food Box
Number of Positions Chesley: 2 individual(s) ; Teeswater: 2 individual(s) 
 
4 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or before 16 May 2024

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