Packing Client Requests / Care Packages

This volunteer activity is detail-oriented and fast-paced. We suggest you attend at least one "Sorting & Organizing Donations" volunteer shift before signing up for a "Packing Client Requests" volunteer shift.

We are busier than ever, and we need help creating our baby & family essentials care packages for the families we help.
Each week, we get over 100 requests from families needing items! Care packages are created for each individual family based on their specific needs. These might include diapers, baby food, kids' clothing, personal hygiene, toys, books and other requested items for the families we help. It’s kind of like going on a shopping spree - but it won't cost you anything but your time! :)

Skills Needed:
•Ability to work independently but take direction
•Dependable and committed to your scheduled shift
•Able to lift, carry and move boxes/bags of donations, cribs, car seats, etc. (up to 50 lbs)

Responsibilities:
•Liaise with and follow the direction of the team lead regarding which clients need care packages packed
•Follow our client packing standards
•Must be able to lift or move heavy bins/baby equipment
•Accurately record and label all items that are given to each family
•Keep track of donations we are low on and in need of
•Ensure donations are well organized, and the sorting area is kept tidy
•After this volunteer shift, clean up includes wiping all counters, sweeping the floors, taking out the garbage and recycling, etc.
•Other related tasks as needed

PLEASE NOTE:
Please do not park in our loading zone! There is plenty of free street parking all around us.
If you, or someone who shares your home, has been feeling sick, especially with a fever, has had signs of lower respiratory illness, such as a cough, runny nose, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, please DO NOT volunteer with us.
All volunteers must practice hand-washing hygiene & surface sanitizing throughout their shift.
You must sign in, read, agree and initial the Notice of Risk form at the Resource Centre before starting your volunteer shift AND sign out at the end of your volunteer shift!
If you do not yet have a Volunteer ID , please contact us at [email protected]
Guests are not permitted for this particular volunteer activity. (for other volunteer activities: Guests of registered volunteers may attend ONE volunteer activity - then must register as a volunteer to attend further sessions
Thanks!!