Volunteer Role
Reports to Operations Committee Chair
7-8 meetings per year (2-3 hours per meeting)
Preferably for a two-year term
Meetings are primarily virtual with an occasional in-person meeting

 

Are you looking to share and build your skills related to logistics, warehouse, food industry, operations or fleet management while making a difference in the lives of thousands of households across Halton and Hamilton?   Then consider joining our Operations Committee where you can share your time, talent and network to help people and the planet.

Food for Life Halton & Hamilton is the regional leader in rescuing and distributing GOOD fresh and frozen food.  We support the community by providing healthy food to a network of non-profits and partners who offer food support programs. Food for Life is a thought leader in the space, built on a unique supply chain model that is driven by environmental sustainability.

Food for Life is at an exciting stage of its evolution, and we are looking for the right people to provide insight, guidance, and oversight as part of our GOOD Governance and Committee work.

This volunteer role is an exciting evolution at Food for Life as we continue to ensure everyone has access to GOOD healthy food.   Your skills and knowledge will inform and guide the Committee Chair, Executive Director and Director of Operations on matters including but not limited to areas such as:

 

You bring some great operational leadership skills, a desire to grow, and a can-do attitude.  You may have 1 year or 30 years of experience, we are not fussed as for the right person with the right skills.

Committee work reports to the Board of Directors through the Committee Chair.  Participation on a Committee carries no legal risk or obligations to the members unless they are also a member of the Board of Directors.

About YOU

You are comfortable working in a caring environment that involves a combination of in-person and remote work and having the fashion sense of wearing steel-toed safety shoes as required.

You are an active learner with experience in the charitable business sector or similar corporate experience.

You can commit to the committee to be active and engaged.

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

 

TO START YOUR NEW ADVENTURE

Food for Life is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to attend an interview and require accommodation, please advise us in advance of our meeting.

Please email your resume as a pdf to leadership@foodforlife.ca

 Word documents will not be opened.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying for this position, however, you will only be contacted if your candidacy is being considered.

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