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 Transitional Home Food Service Volunteer, you will be responsible 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 planning meal programs
Preparing food for meal programs
Support Monthly Community Meals:
Assist the Food Service Coordinator on 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, 2026, and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
We cannot wait to hear from you!

Employment type
Volunteer

Work arrangement
No