Volunteer: The C.A.R.E Project: Food Sorters, Drivers, and Coordinators

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Since 2015, what started as a small gathering for like-minded individuals has blossomed into an expansive community of programs and individuals seeking to elevate their worldview. Today, the Low Entropy Foundation offers a wide variety of free services for adults, youth, and children to empower personal development and build authentic interpersonal connections.

What is The C.A.R.E. Project?

C.A.R.E. stands for Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Empathy.

The C.A.R.E. Project is a family-centric program that goes beyond addressing the rampant needs of food insecurity in our community. At Low Entropy, we recognize that putting food on the table for families in need is just grazing the surface. Our goal is to come alongside the families in our community to build meaningful, compassionate connections to facilitate real, sustainable solutions to food insecurity.

The C.A.R.E Project is run by a passionate team of volunteers. Whether it’s food sorting, delivering food hampers, calling in for a weekly check-in with families, or coordinating our team’s efforts, C.A.R.E. volunteers make a real tangible impact in our community.

Our next C.A.R.E Project will be running this summer July 4th - Aug 21st

Sorter

• On-site in Port Coquitlam on Wednesday afternoons (~12-3pm)
• Organize and pack food hampers according to size of family
• Must be able to stand during shift and lift heavy grocery hampers
• Reports to Volunteer Coordinator
• Weekly commitment of 3+ hours
• Must commit to volunteering until the end of August
  

Driver

• Must have a driver’s license and a reliable vehicle
• Pick up hampers from Port Coquitlam on Wednesdays (~1-4pm)
• Deliver to 3-5 families in the Tri-Cities area
• Deliveries are grouped by proximity to minimize driving distance
• Reports to Volunteer Coordinator
• Weekly commitment of 2+ hours
• Must commit to volunteering until the end of August
• Please note that we do not reimburse for mileage/vehicle expenses
  

Hamper Coordinator

• Confirm all sorters and drivers each week
• Coordinate deliveries
• Generate lists for each driver with the family address, phone number, and contact name
• Check in with drivers after deliveries are complete
• Follow up with volunteers who miss a shift
• Reports to Director of Programs
• Weekly commitment of 3-5 hours
• Must commit to volunteering until the end of August
  

Qualifications And Skills For All Positions

• Compassionate, Accepting, Respectful, and Empathetic
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Friendly demeanor, positive attitude
• Responsive to emails and messages
  

Additional Qualifications And Skills For Coordinator

• This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.