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Food Rescue Distributor
Type: Volunteer (5 positions open), in-person
Location: Simon Fraser University – Burnaby Campus
Reports to: Director of Engagement
Duration: September 2026 – December 2026
- Mandatory Orientation: September 17 – September 23 (self-guided materials to review on your own time, ~1-2 hours estimated completion).
- Start Date: Detailed training on Thursday, September 24, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
- First Distribution: Thursday, October 1
- Last Distribution: Thursday, December 3
Hours: ~3 hours per week, regular shifts on Thursdays, 12:50PM – 2:45PM
Application Deadline: Thursday, September 17 at 11:59PM
About Embark Sustainability
Embark Sustainability Society is a resource hub empowering SFU students and allies on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. We serve transformative communities by centering anti-oppression, decolonization, and equity in impactful programming, events, and initiatives. Through this work, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems.
About the Role
Food Rescue Distributors play a critical role in running the Food Rescue program. In this exciting role, you will work with your team to gather knowledge about food justice concepts in localized contexts and also apply these concepts through our programming. Further, you and the food rescue team will collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free. Food is collected from grocery stores and distributed at SFU Burnaby.
Responsiblities
- Complete onboarding training and learnings in order to engage SFU students about important food justice topics and issues.
- Explore food justice materials with other volunteers and with the Director of Engagement on a regular basis.
- Work with Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement and team to facilitate the program on a weekly basis, including setting up and cleaning up materials and ensuring all materials are returned to their designated locations in the Embark Studio.
- Assist in redistributing Embark Sustainability’s Learning Gardens Produce when there is a surplus.
- Occasionally assist in the redistribution of donated produce to community partners when there is surplus after food rescue tabling.
- Attend a semesterly check-in meeting with Embark’s Director of Engagement.
Qualifications
- Availability at SFU Burnaby on Thursdays from 12:30PM – 3:00PM.
- Currently an SFU undergraduate student, graduate student, or Embark associate member.
- A desire to work with an engaged team of people!
- Interest and willingness to learn about Food Distributions, Food Justice, Intersectionality and Anti-Oppression.
Health Precautions
Volunteers are encouraged to wear masks and must engage in mandatory hand washing and maintain a respectful amount of space between each other. Hand sanitizer will be provided, as well as disinfecting wipes and disposable gloves. All equipment used will be sanitized after each use. Food will be packaged by volunteers to reduce the time participants spend picking up produce, and a no-touch distribution process will be incorporated.
To Apply
To apply, please review this posting and scroll to the bottom of the page. You will need to provide your contact information and answer the questions posted below by Thursday, September 17 at 11:59PM.
Please note: Only successful candidates will be invited to join the Food Rescue Team by Friday, September 18 or Saturday, September 19.
If you have any questions, please contact engagement@embarksustainability.org.
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