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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Pick up prepared food hampers from the Black Food Hub and deliver them safely to assigned households in Calgary, following provided routes and instructions. Protect participants’ privacy and communicate completed or unsuccessful deliveries to the Food Hub Coordinator.
Job details
Summary Help deliver prepared food hampers to Calgary families through BLFA’s Black Food Hub. Flexible scheduling available; occasional and recurring volunteer drivers are welcome. Location In-Person Calgary, Alberta When Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime Schedule Asap About This Opportunity Bright Lights For Africa Foundation (BLFA) is a Calgary-based charitable nonprofit supporting African descent, newcomer, and underserved families through community-driven programs, including our Black Food Hub. We are looking for reliable Volunteer Food Delivery Drivers to help deliver prepared food hampers to families in Calgary who may experience barriers to picking up their hampers. Volunteers will pick up prepared hampers from BLFA’s community hub, La Passerelle | The Link, and deliver them to assigned households within Calgary. Delivery routes and instructions will be provided before each shift. Responsibilities Include Picking up prepared food hampers from the Black Food Hub Safely transporting hampers to assigned households Following assigned routes and delivery instructions Respecting participant privacy and keeping addresses and personal information confidential Communicating with the Food Hub Coordinator regarding completed or unsuccessful deliveries Treating all participants with dignity, respect, and professionalism Requirements Valid driver’s licence Access to a reliable vehicle Comfortable driving within Calgary Reliable and able to follow instructions Able to safely carry food hampers Good communication skills Commitment to confidentiality and respectful community service Previous volunteer or food-program experience is not required. A brief BLFA orientation and delivery procedure will be provided. This is a flexible opportunity. Volunteers do not need to commit every week. We welcome people who can help occasionally, monthly, on weekends, or on selected delivery days. Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Driver's License Access to car Valid Driver's License Own cell phone Comfortable commuting to opportunity location Clean driving record & insurance coverage Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity Must be willing to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of participant names, addresses, and delivery information. Causes Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks Community & Social Services Newcomer & Refugee Services Skills & Experience Bus/Van Driving Delivery General Communications Management Tags drivers volunteer driver food delivery food security volunteer drivers #delivery
What you’ll do
Pick up prepared food hampers from the Black Food Hub and deliver them safely to assigned households in Calgary, following provided routes and instructions. Protect participants’ privacy and communicate completed or unsuccessful deliveries to the Food Hub Coordinator.
Requirements
Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, a cell phone, and a clean driving record with insurance coverage. They must be comfortable driving in Calgary, able to carry food hampers, follow instructions, communicate effectively, and maintain participant confidentiality; prior volunteer or food-program experience is not required.
Listed skills
- Reliability · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Safe Driving
- Food Delivery
- Route Following
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Privacy Protection
- Reliability
- Following Instructions
- Carrying Food Hampers
- Respectful Community Service
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Social Services
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