Bringing programs to life, one volunteer hour at a time

Volunteering

We offer volunteer opportunities for Individuals and Groups. We embrace the values and guiding principles set out in the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.

Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or a teacher. Youth who are ages 14 through 18 must have a permission form and photo release form signed by a parent or guardian.

All volunteers are required to read and consent to our Code of Conduct.

FoodShare is a scent free environment. Please refrain from using, wearing and bringing scented products and materials when volunteering with FoodShare.

Food allergy warning: our kitchen at 120C Industry St. handles nuts and other common allergens.




Individual Volunteering

Volunteer opportunities vary throughout the calendar year. Almost all opportunities occur between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday, save for a few special events. You might help with:

In order to learn about volunteer opportunities as they arise, please sign up for our Email List by filling out our Volunteering Intake Form. Through this form you will be required to read and consent to our Individual Volunteer Manual, Code of Conduct and Pledge of Privacy and Confidentiality and Duty to Report. You can unsubscribe at any time.

We look forward to meeting you!




Group Volunteering

We welcome volunteer groups for various activities where your team will enjoy a fun, meaningful experience while learning more about FoodShare’s work. In order to sign up for a volunteering day, please complete our Group Volunteer Intake Form and we will reply to your inquiry.

We’re delighted to offer volunteering experience for your group and as it requires some staff time to organize and facilitate group visits we ask that you consider donating:

Tax receipts can be issued upon request for donations of $20 and over to individuals and to organizations who donate by cheque or credit card. We cannot issue one tax receipt for collected group donations. Payment may be made by cash, cheque, VISA or Mastercard

Available Group Volunteer Opportunities

Farmer for a Day at BCI (May – Oct)

Visit, Volunteer and Learn at Flemo Farm (May – Oct)

Gardening at Emmett Communal Garden (June – August)