Category: Volunteer Opportunities

Friday Food Delivery Pick Up

Program Description: Collingwood Neighbourhood House partners with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to distribute essential food items—such as fresh produce, pasta, milk, and rice—to programs supporting community members facing food insecurity. We need dedicated volunteers to help unload and organize these supplies every Friday (except the last Friday of the month). Your support ensures food reaches those who need it most.

Day(s) and Time:

Every Friday from 12 pm to 1 pm (except the last Friday of the month)

Location: CNH Main House, 5288 Joyce St.

Duties:

•          Unloading food from the GVFB truck into the CNH Main House

•          Assist staff in transferring items to their storage areas

Requirements:

•          Ability life boxes (up to 30 lbs)
•          Completion of a Criminal Records Check  

Benefits:

•          Receive some free food         

•          Invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Night Event

•          Build connections and make a meaningful impact in your community

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.

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.

Posting Start Date: As soon as able

Posting 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!