Opportunity Details

The four ministries that make up the Grace Care Center include the Choice Food Pantry, ESL, Vehicle Ministry and Referral Services. Each week, 250 volunteers faithfully serve more than 400 families in these ministry areas. Serving opportunities include:

Choice Food Pantry: Greeter, Personal Shopper, Register Worker, Stockers, Sorters & Others
ESL: Translators, Teachers
Referral Services: Financial Advisor, Job Advisor, Legal Advisor
Vehicle Services: Oil Change Helpers, Car Enthusiasts

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help pack and distribute ~150 food packages to people in the community.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Sep 20, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help pack and distribute ~150 food packages to people in the community.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Sep 6, Wed - Food Distribution Program	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help prepare and serve meals to ARC residents and community members, be a friendly face during the meal times, and build relationships with clients

Requirements: Experience with food prep and serving, ability to work vulnerable and stressed individuals and a criminal record check

Community Dining: setting up and serving meals in our community dining room
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sundays from 11:00am to 1:00pm

Kitchen Helper: assisting kitchen staff in preparing meals for residents and community dining.
Daily 8:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 - 6:00 pm

Opportunity Details

The soup kitchen operates out of the Parksville Mt. Arrowsmith Salvation Army church 4 days a week to provide nutritious meals free of charge to those in need.

Help prepare, serve or clean up for your soup kitchen meals serving individuals in the community

Requirements: Appropriate clothing to work in a kitchen (closed toe shoes), kitchen and cooking ability an asset

Shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30am - 11:00am or 10:45am to 2:30pm

Opportunity Details

Year round our food bank provides practical help to people in need. Clients are scheduled for monthly appointments on Monday afternoons and throughout the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays to come in and shop for items that they need, much like one would do in a typical grocery store. Along with non-perishable food items, our Healthy Choices program receives fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products from local grocery stores to provide to our clients. These items and bread are available daily from our free cupboard, located in the Food Bank waiting room for those in need. Emergency help in the form of emergency food hampers is also available for first time clients.

Help support this program by helping unload, weigh and sort donated food items, stock shelves as well as keeping the food bank area and tools clean

Requirements: Appropriate clothing to work in a warehouse environment (closed toed shoes), asset to be able to life heavy items

Shifts: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Opportunity Details

The Christmas season can be a challenging time for families living in Vancouver. We wish to ensure that children wake up Christmas morning to presents under the tree. With the help of the community and other organizations we are able to provide gifts as well as Christmas dinner.

Help support families in need this Christmas by volunteering as a toy packer, registration assistant or an interpreter

Shifts: November and December, Monday to Friday between 9:00am-4:000pm

Opportunity Details

Food hampers are available to individuals and families in need in the Greater Vancouver area. No ID is required and no questions are asked. Food Hampers include items such as soup, beans, peanut butter, tuna, vegetables, fruit, macaroni, rice, instant noodles, bread, cheese and margarine.

Help package and distribute around 150 food packages to individuals in the local community.

Requirements: Ability to work on feet for long periods, some lifting, ability to work well with others

Shifts: Wednesdays 8:00am - 11:00am

Opportunity Details

Following the brief devotional community members are invited to enjoy a warm breakfast and hot beverages prepared by our dedicated staff and volunteers. Community Members will also have an opportunity to connect with other internal and outside resources such as: counselling, personal development support, chaplaincy, and health care.

Help support this program as a volunteer by helping set up tables and chairs; prep, cook and serve breakfast to around 50 patrons and clean up the area following the breakfast

Requirements: Ability to lift up to 15lbs, food preparation and serving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills

Shifts: Mondays and Fridays 7:30am - 10:30am

Opportunity Details

Gateway of Hope’s state of the art commercial kitchen and meal centre is in constant motion, serving three (3) meals per day to our shelter guests and one (1) meal per day to the public, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The meal centre is intentionally designed to be a welcoming, safe and useable space for our guests, staff, volunteers and community members. Each day we provide healthy meals that will nourish those who need it and provide a comforting and friendly atmosphere. Help us serve the community by assisting our cooks as they prepare meals for the individuals who are homeless

Requirements: Reliable, good communications skills

Shifts: Everyday, 7:00am-11:00am 10:00am-2:00pm, 3:00-7:00pm