Community Development Services - Food Bank Volunteer
About the role
Title: Food Bank Volunteer
Program: Food Bank
Location: Foster Farm Family House, units 332 &334, 1085 Ramsey Crescent, Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z8
Reports to: Community House Coordinator
Term: School year 2025-2026 (September 2025 to June 2026)
Hours: 3 - 7 hours/week (Mondays)
Who We Are
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
Volunteers
At PQCHC, volunteers and staff are considered partners and work in collaboration to uphold the Centre’s principles, values, and mission. They contribute unique knowledge; experiences and skills that help PQCHC to better connect with Ottawa’s west end community, reflect its diversity and serve its specific needs.
Volunteer recruitment is a continuous process at PQ. We thank you for the amazing engagement we receive in all volunteer applications. However, due to the volume of applications, not all applicants will be contacted. If you are selected to be screened, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to discuss this posting.
Food Banks
PQCHC runs three food banks in the West-end of Ottawa, Foster Farm Food Bank, Morrison Gardens Food Bank, and Pinecrest-Terrace Food Bank. Each of these Food Banks are housed in a Community House. A Community House is 1-2 units within an Ottawa Community Housing(OCH) neighborhood dedicated to providing services and programs for residents and individuals within the catchment.
Volunteer Summary
PQCHC is looking for volunteers to support Foster Farm food bank on Mondays from 9 am – 5 pm. Monday is labor intensive as the food truck arrives, and volunteers need to help unload skids and bring items into the Community House.
Responsibilities
- Working with other volunteers and PQCHC Community House staff
- Unloading the Ottawa Food Bank skids and placing items within the Community House
- Carrying heavy boxes up and down stairs
- Opening boxes and placing food items on shelves, in fridges, and freezers
- Checking for expired or damaged goods and disposing of them accordingly
- Breaking down boxes and throwing them in the recycling bin
- Cleaning workspace
- Building hampers based on order forms
Qualifications
- Able to lift 50 lbs., essential
- Able to read, write, and identify product categories
- Good organizational skills
- Able to work effectively in a team
- Able to work with a diverse group of individuals
- Fluency in English essential, other languages an asset
All volunteers must go through screening, onboarding, and training through Human Resources (HR). A level 1 police record check is required for volunteering with PQCHC. HR will provide a letter to support your request for a check.
About Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Our Beginning:
Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting.
Growing With Our Community:
In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers.
Mission:
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We offer services in both official languages in designated programs.
Vision:
Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.
Community Development Services - Food Bank Volunteer
About the role
Title: Food Bank Volunteer
Program: Food Bank
Location: Foster Farm Family House, units 332 &334, 1085 Ramsey Crescent, Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z8
Reports to: Community House Coordinator
Term: School year 2025-2026 (September 2025 to June 2026)
Hours: 3 - 7 hours/week (Mondays)
Who We Are
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
Volunteers
At PQCHC, volunteers and staff are considered partners and work in collaboration to uphold the Centre’s principles, values, and mission. They contribute unique knowledge; experiences and skills that help PQCHC to better connect with Ottawa’s west end community, reflect its diversity and serve its specific needs.
Volunteer recruitment is a continuous process at PQ. We thank you for the amazing engagement we receive in all volunteer applications. However, due to the volume of applications, not all applicants will be contacted. If you are selected to be screened, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to discuss this posting.
Food Banks
PQCHC runs three food banks in the West-end of Ottawa, Foster Farm Food Bank, Morrison Gardens Food Bank, and Pinecrest-Terrace Food Bank. Each of these Food Banks are housed in a Community House. A Community House is 1-2 units within an Ottawa Community Housing(OCH) neighborhood dedicated to providing services and programs for residents and individuals within the catchment.
Volunteer Summary
PQCHC is looking for volunteers to support Foster Farm food bank on Mondays from 9 am – 5 pm. Monday is labor intensive as the food truck arrives, and volunteers need to help unload skids and bring items into the Community House.
Responsibilities
- Working with other volunteers and PQCHC Community House staff
- Unloading the Ottawa Food Bank skids and placing items within the Community House
- Carrying heavy boxes up and down stairs
- Opening boxes and placing food items on shelves, in fridges, and freezers
- Checking for expired or damaged goods and disposing of them accordingly
- Breaking down boxes and throwing them in the recycling bin
- Cleaning workspace
- Building hampers based on order forms
Qualifications
- Able to lift 50 lbs., essential
- Able to read, write, and identify product categories
- Good organizational skills
- Able to work effectively in a team
- Able to work with a diverse group of individuals
- Fluency in English essential, other languages an asset
All volunteers must go through screening, onboarding, and training through Human Resources (HR). A level 1 police record check is required for volunteering with PQCHC. HR will provide a letter to support your request for a check.
About Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Our Beginning:
Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting.
Growing With Our Community:
In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers.
Mission:
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We offer services in both official languages in designated programs.
Vision:
Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.