The KidSafe Project Society (KidSafe Food Coordinator Assistant)

Organization Name: The KidSafe Project Society
Opportunity Title: KidSafe Food Coordinator Assistant
Category: Children & Youth
Commitment: One Day / Special Event
Start Date: December 27, 2017
End Date: January 5, 2018

Email: volunteer@kidsafe.ca
Website: http://www.kidsafe.ca/
Details:

• Background/police check requiredAppropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and overFamily-oriented volunteeringTraining or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Application Deadline: November 4th, 2017

Program Dates: December 27th, 2017 – January 5th, 2018 (Excluding Weekends & 1st January)

Minimum Volunteer Commitment: 3 Days

Number of Volunteers Needed: 15
Shifts are 7:30am- 2:30pm WEEKDAYS ONLY

 

The KidSafe Project Society:
KidSafe offers programming to at-risk children from 6 inner city elementary schools in east Vancouver.  KidSafe provides safe havens for students when schools are traditionally closed and provides nutritious meals and snacks as well as quality fun-filled programs, at no charge to the families.

 

Objectives of the Volunteer Position:

To support the KidSafe Food Coordinator prepare breakfast, lunch and snack for up to 80 participants during KidSafe Break program days. Shifts are 7:30am-2:30pm
To interact with children during the program serving breakfast and lunch while teaching healthy nutrition and eating habits.
Along with staff, ensure a safe and friendly atmosphere for all children.

Tasks:
Help KidSafe’s Food Coordinator prepare, cook, clean and serve a full day of nutritious meals and snacks to the children in our programs!

 

Once your volunteering duties are finished, KidSafe can offer you a Volunteering Reference & Evaluation which would be a great asset to any University Program, Employment or Apprenticeship applications. In addition, we will also be throwing a Volunteer Appreciation Party once all programs are finished for all volunteers, plus you have the opportunity to participate in the activities and attend field trips for free.
Qualifications:

Volunteer must be 15 years of age or older
Understanding of nutrition and basic food preparation
Experience in a cooking environment
Food Safe certificate is an asset
Enjoy working with children and have a high degree of energy.
To be accepting of differences.
Strong English (written & verbal) is required.
To be patient and work as a team member.
Agreement to a criminal record check and abide by set rules and regulations concerning appropriate behaviour and legal issues when working with children.

 

More information along with application forms and our volunteer postings can be found at:
http://www.kidsafe.ca/get-involved/volunteer/

Any further questions, please email:

Jack Waldie

Coordinator of Programming & Community Engagement
The KidSafe Project Society
volunteer@kidsafe.ca / jack@kidsafe.ca
http://www.kidsafe.ca
1300 East Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia V5N 1V6 Canada