The work of Harvest Project depends on the generous volunteer efforts of individuals from across the North Shore. Bring you hands, heart and creative skills to you volunteering. Your contribution will change the lives of those visiting Harvest Project seeking a hand up. Note: As a result of the COVID crisis some available volunteer opportunities are changing. We are very happy to be gradually returning to on-site client appointments as we continue to monitor this challenging situation. To assist us in these efforts we are inviting applications to support clients in our Grocery depot and Clothing store, while observing safety protocols under our Communicable Disease Prevention Plan.

We are currently recruiting for:

CLIENT CARE PARTNERS – Here is a link with a description of this position VOLUNTEER Client Care Partner

SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS –

We are actively recruiting new Grocery, Clothing and Reception volunteers to support our weekend volunteer team. If you are available 1-2 Saturdays a month we would love to hear from you.

COVID Grocery Depot Volunteers- Assist clients with their food hampers, restock shelves.

COVID Clothing Volunteer – Welcome clients and provide assistance as they shop.

COVID Warehouse Volunteers-Receive, sort and store donated goods.

COVID Reception – Welcome visitors and clients. Receive and direct telephone calls and emails.

Below is a complete list of volunteer roles at Harvest Project. Please note that we receive many more requests to participate in the amazing volunteer experience at Harvest Project than we are able to accommodate. If you are interested in one of these volunteer roles, please complete the form in the link below. All inquiries will be added to our database, and qualified applicants may be contacted to begin screening prior to new opportunities becoming available.

Other volunteer opportunities:

• • Admin/ Data Entry– Review and enter program data and information into data base.
• • IT Support– Provide IT and systems support and guidance.
• • Client Care Partner– Meet one-on-one with clients to provide support, information, referrals and to assist with goal setting.
• • Kitchen Assistant – Help prepare lunches for volunteers on site.
• • Driver– Deliver food hampers and pick up donations.
• • Fundraising – Speak with business and community leaders to describe the needs and impact of our programs.
• • Special Event Volunteers (Short Term): A group from your organization can volunteer as a team to represent Harvest Project at a community event or inside Harvest Project. Grow your team-spirit while you give back to your community.

We ask that most volunteers commit to a weekly four-hour shift for a minimum of three months (exceptions can be made). Also, we welcome groups or teams from organizations for single-occasion volunteering.

To Submit Your Volunteer Inquiry please complete this online form. Please note, personal information is collected and used for the purpose of administering the Harvest Project volunteer program. Harvest Project is committed to protecting the personal information it collects and adheres to legislated privacy requirements defined by the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). The completion of this Volunteer Inquiry form indicates informed consent to receiving email messages. If you wish to stop receiving e-mail messages, please inform the Volunteer Manager and/or click the unsubscribe link on our newsletter. For questions regarding the collection of Personal Information and receipt of electronic messages please contact: Wendy Hiebert, Privacy Officer at: WendyH@HarvestProject.org