Transitional Home Food Service Volunteer

Positions Available:   1  
Job Type:   Volunteer  
Work Schedule:
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM EST on Fridays and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST on the last Friday of every month

Closing Date: October 29 ,  2026

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We  operate  a  Youth Centre , offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming, and a  Transitional Home , providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.

If  you are  passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth,  this is your chance to make an impact as  a   Transitional Home Food Service Volunteer !

About the Role

As a  Transiti o nal Home Food Service  Volunteer , you  will  b e responsib le for :

Receiving and Organizing Food Delivery :

- Unload food from delivery truck into the kitchen

- Organize and shelf the delivered food in the kitchen

Food Program Support :

- Assisting  with p lanning meal programs

- Preparing food for meal programs

Support Monthly Community Meals:

- Assist the Food Service  Coordinator  o n   the last   Friday of every  month

- Create a safe and welcoming environment

- Organize the kitchen

- Serve the residents delicious home cooked meals

What You Bring

Qualifications:

- Valid Food Handler certificate.

- Comfortable  lifting up  to 25  lbs.

- Strong organizational and spatial planning skills.

- Commitment to social justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, housing first approach, harm reduction approach, and trauma-informed care.

- Identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Assets:

- Food handling and preparation experience.

- Knowledge and experience in the sector.

Why Work with Us?

- A welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice matters.

- The opportunity to make a lasting impact  in  the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

- Flexible scheduling that fits your life.

- Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization.

What We Need

- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.

Important Note

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity and  avoid  potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to  maintain  the integrity of our organization. We appreciate  your  understanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.

How to Apply

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be  submitted  directly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiries  regarding  this position.  Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates selected for an interview.

Friends of Ruby  is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our People and Culture team.

Apply by October 29 ,  202 6,   and  help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

We  cannot  wait to hear from you!