Activities involved
Driving Environmental Advocate
Skills required
Driving
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for youth

Food Rescue Hero - Volunteer Driver (Metro Vancouver)

Ongoing
Organization Summary:

Vancouver Food Runners is a registered Canadian charity working at the intersection of food waste, food access, and environmental sustainability. Since launching in 2019, we have built one of the largest volunteer-powered food recovery networks in Metro Vancouver.
Using our app-based platform, we connect surplus food from local businesses with nonprofit organizations serving communities across the region. Every day, volunteers use the Vancouver Food Runners app to transport fresh surplus food from donors to community partners including food banks, neighbourhood houses, shelters, and community organizations.
Our volunteers, known as Food Rescue Heroes, are at the heart of this work. By completing short food rescues across the region, they help ensure good food is shared with communities instead of going to waste.

Volunteer Opportunity Summary:

Vancouver Food Runners is looking for volunteers to join our growing network of Food Rescue Heroes.

Food rescues are simple and flexible. Using the Vancouver Food Runners app, volunteers can claim a rescue that fits their schedule and transport surplus food from a local business to a nearby nonprofit organization. Most rescues take 30–60 minutes and can be done by car, bike, or on foot depending on the location.

Every rescue helps reduce food waste while supporting organizations that provide meals and food access across Metro Vancouver.

Why volunteer with Vancouver Food Runners? 

Flexible and commitment-free — volunteer on your own schedule 
Make a tangible impact by reducing food waste and supporting your community 
Build connections with local businesses, nonprofits, and fellow volunteers 
Quick and easy to get started — download the app, claim a rescue that fits your schedule, and go 

Volunteering with Vancouver Food Runners is one of the easiest ways to make an immediate difference in your community.

Join the movement to reduce food waste and support community food access. 
Download the Vancouver Food Runners App to get started today.

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/vancouver-food-runners/id1507395750 
Android: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=vancouver+food+runners&c=apps&hl=en
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Volunteering with Vancouver Food Runners is flexible and commitment-free, allowing you to help on your own schedule. It's a meaningful way to reduce food waste while supporting your community. Along the way, you'll build connections with local businesses, nonprofits, and fellow volunteers. Getting started is simple—just download the app, claim a food rescue that works for you, and make an immediate impact.
Activities involved
Driving Environmental Advocate
Skills required
Driving
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for youth