Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: • 19 years of age or older
• Can provide 2 recent references (I have known for the last 6 months) that aren’t family members, service providers or friends
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Willing to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months
• If invited to attend a volunteer interview, I will bring two pieces of identification (one must be government issued ID).
- Accessible by public transit
VCH Sheway Kitchen Assistant Volunteer
Sheway is a full-service primary care clinic supporting pregnant women/people and mothers with infants who are living with substance use challenges. The program promotes healthy pregnancies and positive early parenting experiences. “Sheway” is a Coast Salish word meaning “Growth.” ________________________________________ Role Overview Support the Sheway kitchen team in preparing and serving nutritious meals to clients in a welcoming and inclusive environment. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Assist the Sheway cook with meal preparation and lunch service • Help with kitchen clean-up tasks • Interact respectfully and supportively with clients during lunch service ________________________________________ Requirements • Interest in healthy eating and enjoyment of cooking • Comfortable working in a kitchen setting • Competency in English; additional languages are a plus • Ability to commit weekly for a minimum of six months ________________________________________ Training & Support • Site orientation provided by Sheway Manager • On-the-job training by kitchen staff during first shift • Ongoing supervision and support from Sheway staff ________________________________________ Schedule • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays • Between 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM (shifts may be shorter but must fall within this timeframe) • No shifts on statutory holidays ________________________________________ Supervision: Volunteers report to the Sheway Manager and Kitchen Supervisor.
Additional Details & Skills Required
Training Provided: • BCCDC Naloxone Online Certificate • Harm Reduction 101 • Indigenous Cultural Safety – An Introduction • Infection Prevention and Control Basics for Non-direct Care Health Care Workers • Resisting Stigma on Substance Use and the DTES • Trans Rights Toolkit Certificate • Violence Prevention • Site and task-specific orientation
Certification or Education Required
• Food Safe Level 1 is an asset but not required
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
• Develop food preparation skills and gain knowledge of the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on health. • Strengthen your verbal and non-verbal communication skills within a healthcare environment. • Enhance your interpersonal and professional communication abilities. • Make a meaningful contribution to a supportive and inclusive community initiative.
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: • 19 years of age or older
• Can provide 2 recent references (I have known for the last 6 months) that aren’t family members, service providers or friends
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Willing to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months
• If invited to attend a volunteer interview, I will bring two pieces of identification (one must be government issued ID).
- Accessible by public transit