How to apply: Apply via e‐mail to people@londonfoodbank.ca with “Community Service Worker" summer student” as the subject line.
Please send an application letter outlining your qualifications and résumé (CV), preferably as PDF. Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, or OpenOffice formats are acceptable if PDF is unavailable.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Job Objective : This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. The student/youth will develop an understanding of how to assist individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Responsibilities:
- Do Client Intake of those needing assistance. (Link2Feed Training will be provided)
- Answer phones and queries about Food Bank services
-Do Client intake/hamper preparation for other social agencies calling ahead for pick up.
- Fill in as required in volunteer positions of greeting clients, taking food hampers to clients, creating hampers, sorting food etc....
- Work with other staff and volunteers to
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and abilities:
· Adaptability and willingness to work and fill in as required.
· Physically capable of lifting 40 pounds if needed
· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
· Good attention to detail, openness and empathetic listening skills
· Ability to work within a team as well as independently
· Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
· Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and codes of ethics
· Develop an understanding and support for the mission of the London Food Bank
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
· be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
· be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment;
· have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;
· Completion of some secondary education;
· Required to be available for 8 week program starting June 10, 2024 or July 2nd, 2024.
· Previous community service is an asset
