Food Rescue Spring Distributor – Thursday Team

Type: Volunteer
Reports to: Director of Engagement

Duration:
   •  Orientation: Jan 18 – Jan 23 (self-guided materials to read through).
   •  Shifts: Thursdays, Jan 23 – Apr 3, 12:50 pm to 3:00 pm (~3 hrs/week). Occasional/Rotating bin drop-offs on Mon/Tues.

Start Date:
   •  Detailed Training: Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 12:00-2:00 pm
   •  First Distribution: Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 12:30-3:00 pm

Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2025

Embark Sustainability is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. Our mission is to create a hub that empowers and resources SFU students and allies in their sustainability journeys. We serve transformative communities by centring 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.

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 Director of Engagement on a regular basis.
• Work with Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement, 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 Director of Engagement.

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.