Good Food Box Packer

Purpose: As a member of the Ottawa Good Food Box team of volunteers, the Good Food Box Packer packs Good Food Boxes once a month for delivery to neighborhood sites.

•  Works with a team of volunteers to sort fruits and vegetables into individual orders
•  Handles food gently and hygienically, and arrange in boxes for maximum appeal
•  Assists with warehouse set-up and clean-up
•  Other duties may include washing, moving, loading and helping to deliver boxes

•  Able to commit 4-5 hours per month
•  Comfortable working as part of a team of volunteers in a fast-paced environment
•  Reliable
•  Physically able to bend and do light lifting (10-15 lbs) for 4-5 hours
•  General interest in food, health and community is an asset

•  A tasty snack
•  Share of any surplus fruits and vegetables
•  Be a leader in this positive community-building project
•  Get to know other people in your community
•  Enjoy knowing that in a practical way, you are supporting the belief that everyone should have equal access to nutritious food
•  Help people find an alternative to food banks
•  Develop new skills. Use the Good Food Box as a job reference
•  On-going training and workshops
•  Annual volunteer recognition event

Timeframe: The Third Tuesday morning each month (9:00 am to 1pm)

Site: Warehouse

Reporting Relationship: Good Food Box packers report to the Program Coordinator.

For more information, please contact: Natasha Beaudin at 233-4443 ext.2203 or goodfoodbox@centretownchc.org