Market Rep Volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Leftovers Foundation |
| Address: | 585 Jarvis Avenue Winnipeg MB R2W 3B2 |
| Website: | http://rescuefood.ca/ |
| Organizational Description: | The Leftovers Foundation is one of Canada's largest, tech-enabled food rescue organizations. We envision a world where communities come together and are engaged in reducing food waste. We reshape how our communities fight poverty, reduce food waste, and save our environment. Along with our volunteers, donors, and service agencies, we seek to fulfill our mission to reduce food waste and increase access in communities across Western Canada. The Leftovers Foundation recognizes that issues within our food systems are deeply rooted in racial, economic and social inequities. As an organization that strives to tackle these issues, we are committed to incorporating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in all the work we do, and that includes how and who we recruit to be on our team of volunteers and staff, along with providing them with ongoing IDEA training. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5258 |
| Description of Duties: | The Market Representative Volunteer is responsible for educating the public about our organization in an outdoor setting at the Wolseley Farmers Market. You will be stationed at a booth with promotional material to distribute to interested market goers. This position reports directly to the City Coordinator. The Volunteer will act as an enthusiastic ambassador for Leftovers' programs, with the opportunity to learn more about and connect with the food landscape in Winnipeg. You will be engaging one-on-one with members of the community during the market hours. If the volunteer has access to a vehicle, they may be able to collect produce from farmers at the end of the market and deliver to agencies or the warehouse. |
| Skills Required: | - Outgoing, passionate and curious personality - Customer service skills - Excellent communication and ability to report to the City Coordinator |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | -Retail/Customer Service -Non profit/food security |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening The Wolseley Farmers Market runs every Tuesday and Thursday from June 4 - October 22. Hours of operation are 3:00-6:30pm. The days that you are able to attend are up to you. However, if you are scheduled to attend the market, you must remain there for the entire 3.5 hours. Assistance with set-up and take-down is appreciated. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Downtown |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Required to complete community service French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: alyssa@rescuefood.ca |
| Closing Date: | Jun 3, 2024 |
