Community Market Support

Keep our community markets running—organize, restock, refresh! 

Locations: 

*8345 Winston Street, Burnaby 
*3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver 

Role Overview: Volunteers will play a key role in restocking the shelves with fresh, frozen, and pantry items. This is a great opportunity to learn about agencies, ensure the FIFO method is applied to reduce food waste, and directly contribute to supporting the community.  

Responsibilities: 

*Quality check and sort perishable and non-perishable deliveries before restocking shelves; 
*Efficiently organize food to ensure proper placement and easy access; 
*Rotate items based on first in, first out (FIFO) method; 
*Ensure areas are well stocked and merchandised to GVFB standards; 
*Sweep and clean the facility to maintain GVFB standards; 
*Monitor parking lot and provide directions to Agencies and vehicles as needed; 
*Recycle packaging and compost spoiled food. 

Core Skills and Abilities: 

*Can complete tasks independently; 
*Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner; 
*Confident in completing tasks independently with minimal supervision. 

Physical Requirements: 

*Can work independently; 
*Ability to stand for three hours;  
*Ability to periodically work in a cooler and freezer (adequate jackets and gloves are provided);  
*Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 40 lbs safely. 

Age Requirement: People aged 16+ 

Schedule: 

Burnaby 
*Monday, 8:30 am - 10:30 am 

Vancouver 
*Monday, 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
*Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm