Due to high number of volunteers, applications for Fall Food Drive is now full.
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Volunteer applications are now closed for the Fall Food Drive.
General Information
Fall Food Drive Volunteers and Supervisors (18+)
Apply to: rsfd.secretary@gmail.com
1. Provide your full name, email and phone number
2. Dates you might be available
3. Two references with their contact information (applies to Supervisor position only)
Contact: Rita Assaad - RSFD secretary and assistant general manager
Description & Details
The fall food drive runs in Scarborough from Wednesday September 8 to Sunday October 31. Shifts are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 3 to 7 pm.
The location of the food drive changes weekly, depending on the target neighborhood, always within the Scarborough area.
Read about our safety measures for volunteering
Fall Food Drive Volunteers
Details of food drive shifts:
1. Wednesdays and Thursdays: volunteers deliver information flyers to residents’ homes informing residents of the food drive and reminding them that RSFDF volunteers will come to their homes the following Saturday and Sunday to pick up their food donations.
2. Saturdays and Sundays: volunteers canvass residents’ homes for food donations and process donations in preparation for delivery to food banks and community organizations. Volunteers will pick up the donations left outside homes.
3. Volunteers work with adult supervisors and always travel in groups. We always meet in a school close to the target area we're canvassing to begin each shift, and we return to that meeting spot for dismissal at the end of the shift.
4. Training and safety orientation will be provided at the beginning of each shift.
5. This is an entry-level volunteer position with the potential for leadership opportunities with RSFDF. Volunteers are encouraged to enhance their personal, leadership and professional goals by participating in the RSFDF Volunteer Certificate Program. Additional information on the program will be provided upon request, and when the food drive begins.
6. We welcome adults and community groups to join us. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
7. Volunteers can come out to as many shifts as they are available. There are no minimum number of hours required.
In response to Covid-19, RSFDF has implemented strategies and safety measures in adherence to the recommendations from Toronto Public Health. If you have any questions or concerns, please forward them to Rita at rsfd.secretary@gmail.com
Fall Food Drive Supervisors (18+)
Supervisors are not obligated to be present for all days. We do ask for a minimum 50% attendance. Some experience working with youth would be beneficial, but not mandatory.
Details of food drive shifts:
1. Wednesdays and Thursdays: 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m., volunteers deliver information flyers to residents’ homes informing residents of the food drive and reminding them that RSFDF volunteers will come to their homes the following Saturday and Sunday to pick up their food donations.
2. Saturdays and Sundays: 3 pm to 7 pm, volunteers canvass residents’ homes for food donations and process donations in preparation for delivery to food banks and community organizations.
3. Volunteers work with adult supervisors and always travel in groups. We always meet in a school close to the target area we're canvassing to begin each shift, and we return to that meeting spot for dismissal at the end of the shift.
4. Training and safety orientation will be provided at the beginning of each shift.
Requirements of supervisors:
1. The ability to place safety above all other concerns
2. Work cordially and effectively with student volunteers and other supervisors
3. Monitor and enforce RSFDF (Rising Sun Food Drive Foundation) Safety and Effectiveness guidelines
5. Identify potential safety concerns and act accordingly
6. Be aware of volunteers' locations at all times
7. Be on time, reliable and accessible re cell phone communication, follow the lead supervisor's directions, administer basic first aid if required, be flexible and able to adjust to unavoidable changes and conditions
Supervisors will be responsible for a small groups (4 to 6) of youth volunteers.
As supervisors, you will have opportunities for development of leadership skills and growth within our organization.
In response to Covid-19, RSFDF has implemented strategies and safety measures in adherence to the recommendations from Toronto Public Health. If you have any questions or concerns, please forward them to Rita at rsfd.secretary@gmail.com