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Category: Volunteer Opportunities

  • Shuttle Driver for Food Pick-Up (#CD2026-03)

    Posting Start Date: August 25, 2026

    Posting End Date: Until filled

    Name of Program: Thursday Food Drop Program

    Program Description: We distribute free food to our community members. We are looking for volunteers comfortable with driving our shuttle to pick up and drop off food from the food bank for our Thursday Food Hub program on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

    Help us serve families in our community by providing reliable deliveries of rescued groceries.

    Day(s) and Time: Thursdays, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

    Location: CNH Main House, 5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 6C9

    Duties:

    • Driving our shuttle from Collingwood Neighbourhood House to CityReach Care Society
    • Loading boxes of produce and food into the shuttle
    • Driving from CityReach to Collingwood Neighbourhood House
    • Unloading boxes for the Thursday Food Hub program

    Requirements:

    • Class 4 or Driver’s License required
    • Capable of handling some lifting of produce boxes
    • Completion of a Criminal Records Check

    Benefits:

    • Volunteer Lunch gathering
    • Receive some free food

    If you are interested in volunteering, please complete your registration form on our website available here or visit our locations to complete a printed form. Kindly place the reference number: #CD2026-3 on your registration form. Thank you!

  • Grocery Driver Helper – Wednesdays (#CS2026-2)

    Every Wednesday you will pick up pre-packaged grocery orders at the Grandview Save on Foods and deliver the orders to seniors in the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood.

    Volunteer Position: Grocery Driver Helper
    Posting Start Date: As soon as ablePosting End Date:  Until filled
    Name of Program: Grocery Shopping Program
    Program Description: Join the Grocery Shopping Program at Collingwood Neighbourhood House and start making a difference in the lives of vulnerable seniors in your community. Every Wednesday between 10am to 2pm, drivers will pick up pre-packaged grocery orders at the Grandview Save on Foods and deliver the orders to seniors in the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood. With your help, isolated and mobility restricted seniors can stay in their homes independently while receiving grocery deliveries. This is a wonderful opportunity to interact with the community and to learn about food security, older adults/seniors, and to provide valuable community outreach and support. This role is a great fit for anybody of any age, whether you’re a young person looking to help and learn about issues facing seniors, or an older adult yourself looking to give back and help others in your time off or retirement. Additional details: Emailing required. We reimburse your mileage at $0.72 cents per kilometer.
    Day(s) and Time: Wednesdays, between 10am to 2pm
    Location: Grandview ‘Save on Foods (2880 Bentall St.) and Renfrew Collingwood Neighbourhood.
    Duties: Pick up pre-packed groceries at Grandview Save on Foods.Drop off groceries around the neighbourhood and collect payment when necessary.Greet and interact with seniors.
    Requirements: Valid Driver’s License (minimum Class 7 (N)).Vulnerable Sector/Criminal Record Check clearance.Vaccinated against COVID-19 (2 doses) – highly suggested.Empathetic, compassionate, and non-judgmental.
    Assets: Speak any additional language
    Benefits: Making a difference in the lives of our community members and learn more about food security and the unique position of seniors within Vancouver. Support isolated and vulnerable seniors to get the food they need. Invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Event NightGain valuable experience and enjoy interacting with the community and CNH.

    If you are interested in volunteering, please complete your registration form on our website available here or visit our locations to complete a printed form. Kindly place the reference number: #CS2026-2 on your registration form. Thank you!