Activities involved
Cooking Customer Service
Requirements:
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Serving or kitchen experience is an asset, but not required.
  • Accessible by public transit

Volunteer Opportunity: Kitchen Support

37871 Third Avenue, Squamish, BC, V8B 1B8 [map]
2-3 hours / weekly
minimum 3 months
Volunteer Opportunity: Kitchen Support

Squamish Helping Hands provides daily hot meals to members of our community. Each week, our dedicated staff and volunteers serve approximately 630 meals to individuals and families in need. Kitchen volunteers play a vital role in supporting staff and helping ensure that nutritious, delicious meals reach everyone who comes through our doors.

What You’ll Do:

Serve prepared meals to community members with warmth and care

Maintain a clean and organized serving station

Follow proper food safety procedures at all times

Assist with food preparation and cleaning, including dishes and kitchen work areas

Shifts Available:

Lunch: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Dinner: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Who This Role is For:
This role is perfect for anyone who wants to make a direct impact in the community. You can commit to a weekly shift or pick up shifts casually as your schedule allows. Every helping hand contributes to creating a welcoming environment and ensuring that our community members enjoy healthy meals.

Why It Matters:
By volunteering in the kitchen, you’re not just helping serve meals—you’re helping build community, show care, and support people in need. Your contribution makes each meal an experience of nourishment and connection.
Certification or Education Required
Food Safe certification is an asset, but not required.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Meet new people and provide a friendly face and friendly conversation. 
Help keep people safe during the pandemic. 
Hone your skills for interacting with people experiencing barriers, trauma, and addiction.
Eat delicious food.
Activities involved
Cooking Customer Service
Requirements:
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Serving or kitchen experience is an asset, but not required.
  • Accessible by public transit