Driver Ambassador Assistant

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Driver Assistant for Wednesdays, 6:30am-1:30pm. As a Driver Assistant you are responsible for the following;​ Assist with loading and unloading food from vehicle, assist with packing or re-packing food in containers or bags, weighing containers of food, the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs, good mobility so you are able to climb in and out of the truck.  Friendly customer services skills are an asset.

About Food for Life:

Food for Life is a volunteer-powered, grassroots-driven organization led by a small staff team. Food for Life employs just 22 full-time staff and relies on approximately 500 volunteers from the community to mobilize our mission. 

Our Mission: Rescuing Food. Impacting Lives.

Our Vision: For everyone to have access to healthy food.

Food for Life thrives on the spirit of teamwork with an unparalleled network of support from individuals, corporations and foundations in the Halton region – we are defined by our collaboration. Through our trusted alliance, Food for Life is able to turn every $1 donated into the $7 of GOOD food. 

Since our inception in 1995, Food for Life has rescued over 26 million pounds of food by collecting surplus perishable food (fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat and prepared foods) from both retail and wholesale food suppliers and grocery stores. We are the largest food rescue organization in Halton and Hamilton. Food for Life holds a unique niche among Canadian food relief charities in that we focus on redistributing fresh, nutritious food. Our clients tell us that they are often not able to afford fresh food and that having access to this healthy food allows them to focus on obtaining other life essentials as they work towards no longer relying on our services. By diverting over 4.6 million pounds of good food last year, Food for Life was able to reduce the equivalent of 6 million kilograms of greenhouse gases.

Role: Driver Ambassador Assistant
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30am-1:30pm
Commitment: On-going, weekly (minimum 3 months preferred)
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years +
Anticipated start date: September 23, 2026

Please submit your application through the "Apply now" button, or by email to volunteer@foodforlife.ca by September 15, 2026. We will then contact selected candidates for an interview.