Food Drive Volunteers needed

We are looking for committed, motivated and organized volunteers to join our team. Candidates would pick baked goods from a bakery and deliver them to the planned location. They are expected to build relationships with potential donors, needy people and manage the food drive process from the start to finish. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and has the skills necessary to successfully help us distribute food to the needy.

About us

Save-the-Bread® is a community-driven social enterprise working on one foremost issue—food insecurity.

We are engaging, rewarding, and social. Our goals are to Stop food waste; Stop hunger; Support mental health; Stop the waste of all the energy and water it takes to grow, harvest, transport, package, and cook food; and Save the planet from producing greenhouse gases.

We are preventing food waste by collecting unsold baked goods from local bakeries to feed needy/homeless people in Toronto and Scarborough Area.

Responsibilities:

  • To learn about the work of Save-The-Bread® and your role, and the induction or training you need to meet the responsibilities of this role.
  • Develop relationships with potential donors and maintain existing relationships with current donors.
  • Must have a clear background/police check.
  • Must be hygienic, and have a good sense of cleanliness.
  • Must have a valid driving licence and ability to drive in their personal vehicle.
  • Please send your resume and your statement of interest

Benefits

  • Casual dress.
  • Volunteers will be offered gift cards as a token of appreciation upon satisfactory performance.
  • Opportunity to learn and grow in a fun, interactive, and rewarding environment.
  • Reference letters can be provided if you volunteer with us for at least 6 months on a casual basis (minimum twice per month).

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $1.00-$5.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Toronto, ON M1M 3C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have valid driving licence and own a vehicle? If so, will you use your vehicle for a pick and drop off baked goods in Scarborough?

Work Location: In person

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