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The successful operation of a Food Bank requires community-wide effort. Through partnerships with local organizations, businesses, schools and residents, we hope to provide adequate nutrition for those in need in our community.

The Chestermere Regional Food Bank has been in operation since 2006 and is run by a group of dedicated volunteers. As the demand for the Food Bank increases, so does the need to expand our volunteer base.

The Food Bank serves the City of Chestermere and the surrounding rural areas. Clients can self-refer directly through our website but are at times, referred by local churches, businesses, and schools.

We recognize that your time is valuable, so we want you to choose the position that best suits your skills.

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Volunteer Positions/Roles

Administrative Volunteer

Administration ensures all programs and daily operations are performed in a timely and professional manner. Ensure office is open during advertised hours and assist administrative staff to ensure no one works alone. Answer phones, greet public and perform other administrative tasks and projects as required.

Casual Volunteer

Casual volunteers help out “as needed” to promote awareness and collect donations as required, normally in conjunction with various committees. This can include staffing Food Bank tables at various events, taking a Casino position, participating in the Parade, handing out promotional material to raise awareness of our programs and services.

Community Garden Volunteer

Community Garden volunteers act as part of a team to plant, maintain, weed and harvest the Food Bank plots. Working directly with the Garden Coordinator!

Hamper Helpers

Correspond with Food Bank and Community Resources to receive referrals for client assistance. Prepare hamper according to the referral and meet with client to deliver the hamper.

Shopping Volunteer

Works with Hamper Volunteers to determine what food is required. Check sales at local grocery stores and shop strategically to maximize purchases.

Sorting & Shelving

Weigh and sort all food donations that are delivered to the food bank. Check “best before” dates prior to putting on shelves. Maintain order and cleanliness in the warehouse.

Transportation

Pick up donations from bins around Chestermere on a weekly basis as well as special food drives at schools and businesses as needed and deliver to the Food Bank.

Bread & Extras Volunteers

Assist clients as they arrive for Bread & Extras, including recording visits, maintaining organization of shelves, and offering food products to best fit the dietary considerations of our diverse client base.

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The Ethical Food Banking Code

Food Banks Canada, its Members (provincial associations), Affiliate Member food banks, and associated agencies believe that everyone in Canada has the right to physical and economic access at all times, to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences.

Food Banks Canada, its member (provincial associations), Affiliate Member food banks, and associated agencies will:

Provide food and other assistance to those needing help regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, income source, age, mental or physical ability.
Treat all those who access services with the utmost dignity and respect.
Implement best practices in the proper and safe storage and handling food.
Respect the privacy of those served and will maintain the confidentiality of personal information.
Not require payment of any kind for donated food or consumer product, at any time, from those assisted by their perspective programs.
Acquire and share food in a spirit of cooperation with other food banks and programs.
Strive to make the public aware of the existence of hunger, and of the factors that contribute to it.
Recognize that food banks are not a viable long-term response to hunger and devote part of their activities to reducing the need for food assistance.
Respect accurately, honestly, and completely their respective missions and activities to the larger community.
Any discussion surrounding a client’s personal situation is strictly prohibited.

Chestermere Regional Food Bank volunteers do willingly promise to hold in confidence all personal matters that come to their attention in the line of duty with the CRFB. This includes material from and about any person involved in or associated with the Food Bank. They will respect and uphold the privacy of the people with whom they are in contact and conduct their duties in a responsible and respectful manner.