Food Packers
(Good Food Box, The)
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Position ID: 4268 Last Modified: 15 Aug 2012 Last Full Update: 15 Aug 2011
Opportunity Details
ContactCheryl Booth, Coordinator, Good Food Box; Phone: 905-414-7883 * Shelly 905-735-4445; Fax: 905-735-7570; Email: goodfoodbox@gatewayofniagara.ca
More Info Linkwww.mygoodfoodbox.com/
DutiesThe Good Food box in a Fresh Food Distribution Program.  
Good Food Box Packers  
Purpose: As a member of the Welland Good Food Box team of volunteers, the Good Food Box Packer packs Good Food Boxes once a month for delivery to neighborhood sites.  
 
Duties:  
~ 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 set-up and clean-up  
~ Other duties may include washing, moving, and loading
BenefitsBenefits to the Volunteer:  
~ A snack or lunch is provided 
~ 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  
Time frame: The Third Wednesday morning each month (9:00 am to 1pm)
Dates and TimesWednesday: Morning, Afternoon (3rd Wednesday of the month) 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon (3rd Thursday of the month) 
 
Help sort and pack produce in boxes on the third Thursday of the month.
LocationMarket Square, Welland
Minimum Age16 year(s) and up
Suitable for OSSDYes
Minimum Hours3 / Month
Commitment LengthShort Term - 6 month minimum
TrainingProvided
TransportationOn Bus Route
Interaction Levelhigh level of interaction
Start DateOn or after 15 Aug 2011
Police CheckNot Required
CategoriesFood Bank
Skills/ExperienceQualifications:  
~ 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
Agency Details
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Organization NameGood Food Box, The
Address & Map
Gateway Residential Community Support Services
178 King St
Welland, ON L3B 3J5
Mailing Addressc/o Cheryl Booth 
Gateway 
178 King St 
Welland, ON
Office Phone905-414-7883
Fax905-735-7570
E-Mailgoodfoodbox@gatewayofniagara.ca
Websitewww.goodfoodboxniagara.ca