Early Eats Volunteer (Fall 2026)

Job summary

Volunteers will assist with the setup, service, and cleanup of the Early Eats breakfast buffet while managing supplies and student queues. They will work alongside professional staff to ensure a smooth and inclusive dining experience for students.

Job details

The University of the Fraser Valley Student Union Society (SUS) is a BC Not-For-Profit Society representing and serving UFV students. The Society manages the Student Union Building and facilitates services such as the UFV U-Pass, food services, and the student health and dental plan. SUS also supports an active community by organizing events and providing wellness and developmental programming. As the official representative body of UFV students, our mission is to be an inclusive community that provides high-quality, accessible programs and services. We are the unified voice advocating on behalf of student interests in the UFV community, ensuring each student has opportunities to thrive. Volunteer Position Overview Are you looking for a way to get involved on campus, meet new people, and gain valuable experience? The Student Union Society (SUS) is recruiting enthusiastic volunteers to support our Early Eats program, a hot buffet initiative aimed at fueling students’ minds with nutritious food and reducing food insecurity on campus. As a volunteer, you’ll work alongside a Red Seal-certified Chef and trained food service staff in our brand-new commercial kitchen. Your responsibilities will include setting up, cleaning up, managing supplies, serving students, and maintaining a smooth operation of the breakfast buffet. This is a great opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, meet new friends, and make a meaningful impact—all while having a lot of fun! Fall 2026 Dates & Schedule Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:30pm Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:30pm Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:30pm Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:30pm Tuesday, December 1st, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:30pm. Location: Evered Hall, Building S, UFV Abbotsford Campus Compensation This is a volunteer role. However, as a thank you for your time, you can enjoy a hot breakfast buffet after your shift. The following will also be available, after completing the following: Four (4)+ Volunteer Hours Invitation to a breakfast sit down with the SUS Team, Executives and fellow volunteers with a complimentary beverage from Fairgrounds on the last day of service. Eight (8) + Volunteer Hours Invitation to a breakfast sit down with the SUS Team, Executives and fellow volunteers with a complimentary beverage from Fairgrounds on the last day of service. Letter of Recommendation from SUS Twelve (12) + Volunteer Hours Invitation to a breakfast sit down with the SUS Team, Executives and fellow volunteers with a complimentary beverage from Fairgrounds on the last day of service Letter of Recommendation from SUS Food Safe Level One Certificate Volunteer Perks Connect with other students and SUS staff Build your interpersonal and leadership skills Enjoy a free hot breakfast after your shift Key Volunteer Responsibilities Set-Up: Help prepare the breakfast area by setting up tables, food stations, and supplies (ability to lift up to 25lbs is required). Clean-Up: Assist with cleaning during and after the event, assist our Red Seal Chef in cleaning dishes when requested and ensuring the space is tidy. Supply Management: Monitor inventory of items like condiments, cutlery, and take-out containers. Line Control: Manage student queues, welcome attendees, and ensure an orderly flow using a click counter. Communication: Coordinate with staff to manage appropriate levels of food and ensure smooth service. Support Inclusivity: Promote a welcoming environment in line with SUS values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Qualifications: Enthusiastic and energetic personality with a desire to engage with fellow students Must be a current UFV student enrolled in at least one Fall 2026 course Commitment to SUS’s values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) Organized, reliable, and available on all Early Eats dates listed above Term of Employment: This is a Fall 2026 volunteer position, with the opportunity to continue into Winter 2027. Application Deadline: Open until all volunteer positions are filled. We appreciate all applications; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for further screening. The UFV Student Union Society is proudly committed to creating a diverse environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

What you’ll do

Volunteers will assist with the setup, service, and cleanup of the Early Eats breakfast buffet while managing supplies and student queues. They will work alongside professional staff to ensure a smooth and inclusive dining experience for students.

Requirements

Candidates must be current UFV students enrolled in at least one Fall 2026 course. Applicants should be enthusiastic, reliable, and capable of lifting up to 25lbs.

Benefits

• Free hot breakfast • Letter of recommendation • Food Safe Level One Certificate • Networking opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Communication
• Leadership
• Interpersonal skills
• Supply management
• Event setup
• Food service
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Reliability
• Energetic
• Inventory Monitoring
• Lifting Ability
• Supply Management
• Advocacy
• Food Services
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Social Services
• Food & Beverage
• Education
• Administrative
• Community Volunteer
• Volunteer
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• Unclassified Detailed Occupation
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