Food Rescue Distributor

Duration: 

• Orientation Materials to be read between May 16th to May 22nd.
• Shifts every Thursdays from May 23rd, 2024 to July 18th  2024, with rotating/occasional bin drop offs on Mondays/Tuesdays

Hours: ~3 hours per week on Thursdays, from 12:50 pm to 3:00 pm
Type: Volunteer
Reports to: Programs Manager
Start Date: Training session and first distribution on Thursday May 23rd, 2024, from 12:15 to 3:00 pm

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 9th, 2024

Embark Sustainability is an independent, student-centred not-for-profit based out of Simon Fraser University that catalyzes student sustainability (un)learning journeys for the next generation of leaders. Embark’s 35,000+ members include all students enrolled in an SFU undergraduate or graduate degree program. Our mission is to create space for transformation by catalyzing student sustainability journeys that centre justice, equity, decolonization, diversity and inclusion. We do this by engaging SFU students in programs, events, and other initiatives that spark dialogue and cultivate action to address systemic challenges within our 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Programs Manager on a regular basis.
• Work with Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager, Programs Coordinator, and the team to facilitate the program on a weekly basis, including set up and clean up.
• Assist in redistributing Embark Sustainability’s Learning Gardens Produce when there is a surplus.
• Occasionally assist in the redistribution of foods to community partners and assist with pre and post-distribution, which includes cleaning up the materials and ensuring all materials are returned to their proper location in the Embark Studio.
• Attend a semesterly check-in meeting with Embark’s Programs Manager.

Requirements

• Availability at SFU Burnaby on Thursdays from 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm. 
• Availability on some Mondays or Tuesdays for independent bin drop offs to Nesters.
• Currently an SFU undergraduate student, graduate student, or Embark associate member.
• A desire to work with an engaged team of people!

COVID-19 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.