The Team: The Drop In Team
The Drop-in is the heart of our community centre, this is where folks come to access services, to relax with friends and to have a meal or a cup of coffee and get access to resources like those provided by the donation room.
Purpose: To assist drop-in staff by handing out essential items to community members and keeping the donation room well organized. This volunteer role allows the drop-in staff more time to connect community members with resources. When serving our community, it is also a chance to build relationships, learn about others and share some laughter. Key Responsibilities:
Providing Essential Items to Community
Locating items in the donation room and distributing them to community
Checking with community members to see if they need additional items we have in stock
Creating positive interactions with others using kindness, empathy and patience
Organizing the Donation Room
Keeping the donation room tidy
Sorting incoming donations and putting them away appropriately
Rotating seasonally appropriate clothing to be accessible
Following guidelines of what are fit for purpose and placing items that don’t meet these criteria aside
Updating staff about what items are low in stock and need to be replenished
Assisting with transport of donations through the community centre to the donation room
Comfortable on a step ladder for hanging up higher items
*specifics of this position may slightly shift as we are revisiting our processes Training/Support Provided: Training and support will be provided on the job by our Drop-In staff
Qualifications:
General customer service skills
Must be 18+ years of age or have a co-applicant willing to volunteer alongside you
Enjoys organizational tasks
Excited to become a part of the Boyle Street community
Ready to demonstrate patience, kindness and understanding in your interactions with others
Comfortable in a fast paced, occasionally chaotic environment
Must complete a criminal record check
Location:
Boyle Street Community Services Drop-In Centre 10116 105 Ave NW
The Drop-in
Time Commitment
One shift per week for a minimum of three months
The Drop-in is open daily from 8:30 to 4pm
How to Apply:
Please fill out an application on the website at Boylestreet.org/volunteer and indicate the job you are interested in.
For any questions please contact Justine Pelletier Volunteer Coordinator jpelletier@boylestreet.org