_edited-1.jpg)
You, our volunteers, are our most valuable resource and we would not exist without the many skills and dedication provided by each and every one of you! All individuals who meet requirements for a position are welcomed and needed. Please note minimum age requirement is 18 years (unless accompanied by an adult). You can learn more about volunteer opportunities on this page.
NEW VOLUNTEER Please complete our Volunteer Application so we can learn about you.
Delivery Drivers:
Commitment: Weekly
1 Hour- Every Friday morning
(Thursday when Friday is a PD day.
Comfort lifting 30 lbs in and out of vehicle
Vulnerable Sector Check required
COVID Protocols
Volunteer safety is our top priority; we therefore require all volunteers to be fully - vaccinated and wear masks when volunteering. We can provide all volunteers with rapid test kits.
If you:
-
experience 2 or more COVID symptoms please do not come in - call 519-838-6692 to let us know.
-
have been in contact with a positive case, please use the rapid test kits provided and do not come in until you have two negative tests
Regular Volunteer Opportunities
Food Portioning Assistant:
Commitment: Flexible: Can be one time basis, or weekly. Great for corporations or groups.
Time Required: 2 Hours – Wednesday mornings (Tuesday when Friday is a PD day)
Can be done sitting.
Good Food Bag Packer:
Commitment: Flexible: Can be one time basis, or weekly. Great for corporations or groups.
Time Required: 2 Hours – Thursday mornings (Wednesday when Friday is a
PD day)
Repetitive motion and comfort walking required.
Fundraising Events
Food4Kids Guelph receives no government funding and relies on generous donors and fundraising events powered primarily by volunteers who participate in event committees and a multitude of tasks.
Currently-planned events include:
-
One-of-a Kind Bag Sale: April 23rd.
-
Flowers4Mom: May 8
-
"Share your Garden Experience: July 10
-
Drive-in Movie Night: August 30
Want more information on helping at fundraising events?
Our Amazing Volunteers
We are so grateful to ALL our amazing volunteers who continue to make this program possible.
We are especially grateful to those volunteers who have clocked up thousands of hours getting this program up and running. These include:
-
Founding Board Members: Celia Clark, Hazel Dickie, Donna Graham and Terrie Jarvis.
-
Newer Board Members; Kristel Manes Reny Pietrobon, Liz Sandals, Jeff Watson, Sylvia Willms
-
Advisors: Jaya James, Laurie Lantaigne, Jack Tacoma