Volunteer
Share in community!
We have several volunteer opportunities available to suit a wide range of interests and skill sets. Join one of our Volunteer teams today!
Senior Support
The Better at Home program aims to support seniors independently remain in their homes and connected to their community through volunteer involvement.
We are looking for volunteers with weekly or sporadic time commitment. The volunteer opportunities that are in most demand are:
Friendly Visitor – Visit weekly with a senior for a time of shared interests and conversation. This helps with isolation and fosters great community. Some examples are: going for a coffee, a walk or drive, going to music or a movie. You can be creative with this time and schedule it so it works with your schedule.
Yard work – Assist seniors only with aspects of yard work that they are not able to do for themselves. For instance: lawn mowing, gardening, raking leaves.
Other opportunities are available on an as needed basis.
More information about the Better at Home program can be found in our Revelstoke brochure.
If you are interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities with the Better at Home Program please email Deborah at dhogan@community-connections.ca or…
Food Programming
Our Outreach Centre at 416 2nd St West, Revelstoke, is the home base for our Food Programs and our volunteers are the heart of the programs!
The Neighbourhood Kitchen
The Neighbourhood Kitchen makes meals, utilizing Food Recovery items, that are distributed through our Food Bank or other social programs in the community. Come out and help for as little or long as you can and help connect community through food. We are looking for volunteers with weekly or sporadic time commitment.
The volunteer opportunities are:
Monday (9am - 12pm): Food Bank Meals
Helping construct and portion meals made from food recovery items for distribution in the food bank.
Tuesday (9am - 11:30am & 12:30 - 2pm): Elementary School Free Hot Lunch Prep
Helping make and portion meals for school hot lunch
Thursday (9am - 1pm): Coffee Social and Food Bank Meals
Help make baked treats for Coffee Social.
Help construct and portion meals made from food recovery items for distribution in the food bank.
If you are interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities with the Kitchen please email kitchen@community-connections.ca or…
Food Bank
Community Connections Food Bank is a household food support program offered to anyone experiencing a level of food insecurity. In conjunction with the Food Bank, we run a Food Recovery Program which not only supplies the Food Bank but alleviates food waste in our community by keeping good food out of the landfill and filling fridges instead.
The Food Bank wouldn’t exist without our hard-working volunteers. They are the heart of the program. We would like to thank them for their years of dedication and investment into the prosperity of the program.
Volunteering for the Food Bank is a great way to get involved in your community, meet new people and help reduce food waste first hand! There are a number ways to get involved as a Food Bank volunteer:
Food Recovery and Distribution
We distribute food to the public three times a week. This means we need volunteers before, during and after Food Bank distribution to help us deliver the program. Those volunteering do a variety of tasks such as:
- Unload, weigh and sort incoming food recovery to prepare it for distribution
- Portion down bulk food
- Work in the market area during distribution times to stock shelves, welcome clients, assist shoppers as needed and pack hampers
- Clean up and reset at the end of the distribution
Food Recovery and Distribution volunteers are needed weekly on Tuesday 3:30- 6pm and Thursday between 9:30 – 1pm . Being able to lift 40lbs is an asset. We ask for a weekly or bi-weekly commitment.
Hamper Delivery
We delivery food hampers to community members who face barriers to accessing the Food Bank in person or do not have anyone to collect food for them. We offer delivery only as volunteer drivers become available, so there is often a client waiting list to receive hampers. Hamper delivery volunteers must have their own vehicle.
Hampers are packed on Wednesday weekly. Volunteers are expected to deliver between the hours of 10am – 3pm. We ask for a weekly or bi-weekly commitment.
Food Drives and Fundraising Events
These volunteer positions are good for those who cannot offer a weekly or bi-weekly commitment. Events such as the annual Spring and Fall Food Drive or the December Holiday Program require many hands. We often seek volunteers during the weeks preceding the event.
Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram for this kind of volunteer call-out, or email us to be added to our volunteer email list.
If you are interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities with the Food Bank please email Hannah: hwhitney@community-connections.ca or…
“Watching otherwise wasted food be distributed, repurposed, or used for animal feed gives me hope. I love sharing recipes and food processing ideas with volunteers and those accessing the food bank; it helps me feel like I’m part of something good. Most importantly, it helps me understand food systems and the impact of what each of us can do in our daily lives to reduce waste. I’ve been a volunteer with the program for 5 years, so to see the program blossom is really special. It has and always will be one of the highlights of my week.”
“There is no better way to be involved in your community.”
Ready to volunteer?
Apply below to get the ball rolling!
Connecting Community
We're here for you! For more information or to speak with someone,
- Visit the office
- Call 250-837-2920
- E-mail us at info@community-connections.ca
Main Office
Box 2880, 314 Second St East,
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Hours
Mon to Thurs 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Outreach Building
Box 2880, 416 Second St West
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Food Pick Up
Tuesday 3pm - 6pm (Family priority pickup)
Thursday 10am - 1pm (Senior priority pickup
Drop In
Tuesday 1pm - 4:00pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Contact Us
Phone: 250 837 2920
Fax: 250 837 2909
info@community-connections.ca
We acknowledge the land, traditions and culture of four nations; The Sinixt, Ktunaxa, Secwepemc and Syilx Okanagan.
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