Physical support is required. Job duties include tidying up service areas, washing floors, washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen cupboards, microwave, fridge, screening donations etc. We are looking for enthusiastic applications from women who are willing to donate a minimum of 4-8 hours a week during office hours.
Volunteer Position Tasks
- Food and Supply Coordination
- Unpacks food orders, stocks kitchen and places food bank orders.
- Cleans kitchen, pantry and storage areas including appliances and shelves according to Department of Health standards.
- Maintains inventory of all household supplies and equipment and prepares and places orders.
- Cleaning
- According to Toronto Shelter Standards, cleans kitchen, pantry and storage areas including kitchen appliances and shelves according to Department of Health standards.
- Responsible to clean pots, pans and dishes after meals.
- Ensure the Food Hygiene shelter Regulations are carried out at all times.
- Building and Property
- Provides cleaning and maintenance of the shelter.
- Informs House Coordinator of any violation of health and safety or any mechanical breakdown or maintenance needs as they relate to the shelter; and arranges for minor repairs
- Maintains and regularly checks daily repair log and completes minor repairs.
- Supports waste management and recycling.
- Donation Program Coordination
- Coordinates donations of goods
- Receives major in-kind donations delivered at the shelter and (to) follows procedure for registering receipted gifts.
- General
- Works cooperatively as a member of the shelter team.
- Maintains positive relations with residents.
- Occasional weekend and evening work.
- Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding in the operation of the organization.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Must be able to lift at least 25-30 pounds
- Knowledge of sanitation regulations and safety standards and/or food handler’s certificate considered an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues and anti-oppression/anti-racism.
Please email your resume and cover letter to jamuna@nellies.org.
Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. This position is open to all women*. Woman* signifies all people who self identify as female, femme and/or woman. This includes trans women, cisgender women, non binary people who identify as femme or female presenting. Applications from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged.
We regret that our shelter location is not physically accessible.
If you’re selected, you’ll get a phone call for an interview in early August. A police check is needed. An orientation is mandatory for all volunteers on August 29 & 30 from 5:30-8:30pm.
Date of Posting: June 7, 2018
Deadline: July 15, 2018
