AMS Food Bank Volunteers – applications due June 15, 2015

The UBC AMS Food Bank is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for the summer 2015 term. UBC AMS Food Bank is located in SUB basement.

When someone is food insecure, they do not have access to enough affordable and nutritious food. AMS Food Bank provides services for students who are food insecure and promote food security on UBC campus. The Food Bank volunteer is volunteer-based, and will be guided by the volunteer program coordinator and the rest of the executive team during your term of service.

We also encourage volunteers to reach their professional or personal goals through developing interpersonal skills, gaining exposure in the UBC community, learning about AMS resources, giving back to the community. This is also a great opportunity to bring smiles to many others! 🙂

Roles and Responsibilities:
As volunteers, you will interact with campus students to promote the AMS Food Bank in various ways. You will be paired up with another volunteers to spread the word of our service to more UBC students.

We are looking for volunteers who:
-are able to commit to helping with Food Bank during summer 2015
-are able to commit to approximately 1.5 hours per shift
-have great communication and interpersonal skills in order to initiate conversations with patients
-are self-motivated and reliable
-are passionate about helping people

Available shifts: Ongoing throughout the summer. More information and updates TBA.

How to apply:
If interested, please send an email to foodbank@ams.ubc.ca with the following:
1. A copy of your resume
2. Your availability in general for the summer (i.e. taking courses, working)
3. Phone number
Note: Please indicate on your email Subject title “Volunteer Interest.”
We thank you for taking the time to apply! Applications are due June 15.

Need more information?
Click the link to learn more:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbh8OiyNqPM&feature=youtu.be

http://www.ams.ubc.ca/services/food-bank/

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