Food Bank Volunteer

About the Organization:

The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples (CSSP) is a non-profit, multi-service organization that has been serving the Spanish-speaking and Latinx/Hispanic community in the Greater Toronto Area for nearly 50+ years. As a cornerstone of support for generations of Spanish-speaking individuals, CSSP provides an extensive range of services, including pro-bono legal aid, settlement support, and integrated services for seniors and women experiencing or at risk of gender-based violence (VAW). Our outreach extends to critical areas such as sexual health education, harm reduction initiatives, food bank support, and referrals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with unloading boxes from delivery truck pallets and transporting them to the program room using carts
• Unpack and sort food items
• Check items for freshness and suitability for distribution
• Read labels to confirm best-before and expiry dates
• Label food items appropriately for distribution
• Help with participant check-in and check-out
• Provide support during the shopping process
• Work under the direction of the Program and People Support Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds, including members of the York Centre community
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs safely
• Fluency in Spanish is NOT a requirement

Volunteer Hours:

• Every other Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM*
• Every other Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM*

*Please note: Delivery arrival times may vary. Some waiting time may be required.

*Please note: Fluency in Spanish is NOT a requirement

*Please note this is an unpaid/volunteer position.