Volunteer with Us

We are currently seeking volunteers to support our Community Meal, Community Garden, and Food Bank programs.

Community Meal tasks predominantly take place on Saturday and Sunday, Community Garden sessions are Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons, and the Food Bank is Wednesday during the day. We manage volunteers through My Impact Page. We’re looking forward to having you.

YES, I want to volunteer!

Community Garden Tasks

  • Join us on Wednesday evenings to plant, water, weed, and harvest plants in our community permaculture project. Half of our produce goes to volunteers, half goes to the food bank

  • Join us on Wednesday evenings to plant, water, weed, and harvest plants in our community permaculture project. Half of our produce goes to volunteers, half goes to the food bank

  • With support from our Summer Educational Programmer, take responsibility for hosting Garden Together sessions.

    Participate in monthly meetings managing the community garden - applying for funding, planning events, deciding what to plant where and when etc.

Community Meal Tasks

  • Shop for food supplies needed for preparations on Saturday at 1:00 pm
    Should have access to a vehicle
    Please keep your receipts for reimbursement

  • Assist with meal preparations on Saturday, starting after 1:00 pm
    Act as Sous-chef in cooking a massive meal

  • Preparing containers for takeout servers
    Making sure tables are set, tablecloths are out, etc.

  • Kitchen Support (2x)
    Assisting Kitchen Coordinator in preparing plates
    Helping with cleanup if possible

    Servers (4x)
    Offer drinks (coffee, tea, juice)
    Take Order Form to kitchen for Kitchen Support to fill order
    If guests dining in would also like a Takeout Meal, deliver Takeout Order Form to Takeout Servers
    Serve tables
    Cleanup - clear tables, scrape uneaten food into the green bin, put recyclables in the blue bins, other waste in the garbage bin and plates, cutlery on the metal rolling cart

    Takeout Servers (2x)
    Prep takeout meals to be distributed at 12:15
    Package meals early on Sunday morning if possible.
    During initial rush at 11:30, prioritize components of the meal other than main course to minimize bothering the kitchen

    Cleanup Crew (3x)
    Receive dishes from servers
    Wash and sterilize (using Sterilizing Dish-Washer)
    Wipe down counters
    Strategize with Kitchen Coordinator & Meal Program Administrator about left-overs
    Note: don’t worry about tables & chairs, as they can be left for our Custodian

  • The Kitchen Coordinator is a rotating monthly volunteer position. Each month, a new person or persons volunteers for this activity.

    The kitchen coordinator is responsible for all meal planning and preparation, including: menu planning, food shopping and delivery, coordinating the meal-prep team, liaising with the volunteer coordinator, ensuring food safety, and handling leftovers