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Burnaby Produce Packing - Help for the Harvest Season!

8345 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2H3 [map]
3 hours
July to September 
Join us for another busy harvest season as we quality check and package boxes of fresh produce! 

Location: 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby  

Role Overview: Help sort bulk produce into smaller boxes for distribution—it’s a great workout and team-oriented experience! 

Responsibilities: 

*Take produce from bulk totes and repackage into cardboard boxes; 
*Quality check donated perishables by adhering to GVFB food safety practices; 
*Discard any spoiled products into ReFeed bins; 
*Move pallets with a manual pallet jack (training provided onsite); 
*Safely handle spoiled food items, which could involve dealing with mold; 
*Efficiently complete other food sort-related tasks as assigned by the Sort Associate.  

Core Skills and Abilities: 

*Detail-oriented to ensure that food is accurately quality checked; 
*Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines; 
*Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner; 
*Ability to collaborate effectively within a group. 

Physical Requirements: 

*Ability to stand for three hours; 
*Ability to bend, twist, and lift materials (up to 40lbs) safely; 
*Ability to complete repetitive tasks. 

Age Requirement: People aged 15+  

Schedule: 

*Thursday, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
*Friday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Help Reduce Food Waste – provide your time and energy to rescue donated fruits and vegetables 

Reference or Confirmation letter - hours can be put towards a reference or confirmation letter for work, school, citizenship, etc. 

Feel Good About Yourself – volunteering brings fulfilment to your life. Build confidence while having fun!
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit