Good Food Market volunteer

Our Vision: Nurturing Community, Dignity and Spirit.

Our Mission: Inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph, we foster community, and wellbeing through welcoming and inclusive programs for the most socially isolated among us.

Our Values:

• Respect: We value each person as a distinct expression of God’s love and invite each other to discover and to celebrate our unique gifts.
• Advocacy: We respond to society’s evolving needs and mobilize positive change through transformational leadership.
• Community: We give our full attention to each person and show understanding, empathy and sensitivity to their needs.
• Compassion: We give our full attention to each person and show understanding, empathy and sensitivity to their needs.
• Accountability: We use the resources entrusted to us with care and make sustainable choices that will benefit future generations.

Role Purpose:

• To assist with and deliver our weekly year-round Good Food Market to the local community.
• To welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds with warmth, hospitality, dignity and respect; provide immediate support and foster an inclusive and non-judgmental environment. Demonstrate empathy and compassion working with individuals from a wide range of lived experiences.

Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to follow instructions;
• Ability to work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff;
• Ability to provide support without judgment, fostering a safe and inclusive environment;
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion and sensitivity to individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity towards the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness or who are precariously housed or living with fixed incomes;
• Demonstrate understanding of mental health disorders and substance use issues and the impact these have on individuals’ lives;
• Ability to remain patient and resilient in challenging situations;
• Demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural differences, enabling effective work with diverse populations;
• Reliable and committed with consistent attendance and dedication to this role; 6 month commitment
• Must be at least 18+ years of age;
• Required to complete a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentially and privacy of individuals participating in the program

Duties:

• Receiving, sorting, pricing produce received from Food Share Toronto;
• Market set up and tear down;
• Processing sales, bagging produce for customers and answering questions;
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure hygiene standards are met – keep the counters clean and tidy.
• Interact with and greet participants as they arrive to foster a friendly, respectful and non-judgmental manner;
• Other duties as assigned by the Drop-in Coordinator.

Reports to: Drop-In Coordinator

Shifts: Wednesdays – 11:30am to 1:30pm and/or 1:00 pm to 4pm

How to Apply / Contact

Please email volunteers@fontbonneministries.ca to receive the volunteer application form. Or call 416-465-2889 (ext. 2644) for more information.

You can learn more about us on our website: https://fontbonneministries.ca/

We are looking forward to hearing from you!