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Disclaimer This position is only available to DAL/Kings students all other applicants will not be permitted to volunteer. Role Description: As a volunteer, you are responsible for making the DSU Food Bank a welcoming place for those who access it. Key Responsibilities: • Client Registration accessing the food bank. • Prepare food bank orders in an efficient and effective manner. • Assisting with food choices and shelf options. • Unpacking food deliveries and Stocking shelves • Cleaning of food areas • Opening and closing duties as outlined • Follow instructions and complete task independently Required Skills: • Strong verbal and written communications skills • Comfortability with AirTable, or other data base entry • Ability to keep confidentiality • Comfortable interacting with people • Patient and non-judgemental • Detail-oriented with a strong ability to self-motivate • Reliability, Honest, friendly, and impartial Training: • Is currently done during scheduled volunteer times • Support, supervision & evaluation provided ongoing during volunteer terms Time commitment expected: • Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one regularly scheduled shift every week. Mandatory Activities: • Volunteer Meetings • Some email correspondence is required Working Conditions: • Long periods of standing • Some lifting, bending, and pushing carts Benefits for Food Bank Members: • Strengthen your communication, language, and interpersonal skills • Gain food handling experience • Real world activism in the fight against food insecurity • Build connections and network with your peers (meet new people and have fun!) • Great experience for your CV • Receive volunteer recognition upon completion • Add the experience to your Dalhousie Co-Curricular Record (CCR) Reports To: • Food Bank Manager Important: This position requires volunteers to be available in-person