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Volunteering with the Canadian Flowers for Food Society means changing someone else’s life for the better. You are helping to lift up another person up from a very low and negative experience. This is why we believe giving of yourself (volunteering your time) to help others in need is even more valued than money (although we never turn down donations).
No doubt when volunteering at Flowers for Food you will gain valuable life skills in many areas, including discovering more about yourself, but what else would you like to get from volunteering aside from the obvious in being able to say, ‘I did Good’?
Could it be organizational, management, or public speaking skills? We can provide all of these and more. Regardless, we will endeavor to place you somewhere within our society where you will find what you are looking for.
Please review below to see if there is a volunteer position at the Canadian Flowers for Food Society that is right for you - at this time. And if not, check us out later as things do change. All positions require about 30 min. to 1 hour per week. We ask all volunteers and clients to adhere to our Code of Ethics (PDF).
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Role Description: Driver
Purpose:
The part-time volunteer drivers do pick-ups and deliveries on a weekly basis.
Term of position:
Volunteer drivers require about 1 to 2 hours per week. We currently need drivers for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings between 10 AM and 12 noon.
Responsibilities:
Works with Driver Coordinator
Must be able to lift and pack flowers and boxes (light loads)
All drivers must track their kilometres
Help maintain a positive volunteer environment
Skills:
Valid drivers license
Insured vehicle
Independent worker
Support:
Provided by Volunteer Driver Coordinator
No. of people needed: 2
Role Description: Volunteer Coordinator
Purpose:
The part-time Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for maintaining an effective volunteer program to support daily CFFS operations, and special events. This requires developing and implementing volunteer recruitment initiatives.
The Volunteer Coordinator completes all volunteer documentation including tracking, record keeping, and volunteer coordination communications.
Term of position:
The Volunteer Coordinator is appointed to a six month term requiring a commitment of approximately 2 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Works with Operations Manager
Works closely with Operations Manager to develop volunteer recruitment plans and record keeping
Assists CFFS marketing team with writing copy for the bi-annual members' newsletter
Assists other CFFS committees in assessing their volunteer requirements to prepare annual (local) Evening of Art Gala
Manages volunteer recruiting information including reviewing new volunteer applications, responding to volunteer inquiries, staying in touch with volunteers via phone or email, and regularly updating Facebook and CFFS website
Maintain and develop volunteer databases
Help maintain a positive volunteer environment
Skills:
Strong language skills
Well developed organizational and problem-solving skills
Independent worker
Support:
Provided by Operations Manager
No. of people needed: 2
Role Description: Writer (PR/Copy)
Purpose:
Part-time writers are needed to help build site content and write press releases
Term of position:
Volunteer writers (PR) are asked to commit approximately 2 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Works closely with Operations Manager
Write Copy
Fundraising applications
Write press releases
Help maintain a positive volunteer environment
Skills:
Strong writing skills
Independent worker
Support:
Provided by CFFS team
No. of people needed: 1
