Volunteer
News & Blog
- Getting food to those who need it most
- Our generous neighbours helped us exceed our Spring Drive goal
- Mississauga Tim Hortons Owners have an appetite to improve the lives of their hungry neighbours
- Meet our new Friend Sponsor – Nissan Canada Foundation
- Chris Hatch honoured with Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Help us reach our Spring Drive goal
- Spring Drive Update
- Spring Drive starts Monday!
- Member Agency Event: Free Seniors Information & Active Living Fair
- Unitarian Congregation Church’s Creative Food Drive!
Volunteer

Volunteer groups and individuals may now schedule themselves for upcoming volunteer shifts.
Visit our volunteer calendar to sign up for upcoming opportunities!
Questions?
Questions about volunteering should be directed to info@themississaugafoodbank.org or 905.270.5589.
**Please note that we are no longer able to accept court-ordered volunteers and will not be providing letters confirming hours served for mandated/court-ordered volunteer service. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Volunteer Opportunities at our Member Agencies:
The Compass
| Role | Responsibilities |
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Volunteer Shoppers: Wednesday 1:30-5:30, Friday 11:30-5:30 |
We are in immediate need of volunteers for Wed 1:30-5:30 or Fri 11:30-2:30 or 2:30-5:30 shifts.Volunteer shoppers assist the clients as they shop in the market. This is an interactive role that can be a sign-up-as-you-go position. You can also choose to volunteer on a regular schedule. |
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Hospitality: Mon 2:00-5:30 or 5:15-8:30, Wed 1:00-5:30, Fri 11:00-2:30 or 2:15-5:30 |
Are you a friendly, outgoing person who enjoys serving others? Our hospitality position could be a good fit for you! The tasks include preparing snack trays, serving coffee and tea, as well as keeping the dishes, the kitchen and the coffee shop clean. This is a sign-up-as-you-go position. |
| Office Volunteers:Mon 12-5 or 5-8, Wed 12-5, Fri 10-5:00 |
Office volunteers assist the Market Manager with scheduling, returning phone calls, responding to e-mails, organizing volunteer orientations, photocopying, preparing posters, checking program dates. This position requires good computer skills and a weekly commitment. |
To apply, visit www.thecompass.ca and download an application form and 2 reference sheets or pick up the forms at The Compass during The Market Food Bank hours. For more information, call 905-274-9309.
Breakfast with Santa Foundation
Breakfast With Santa Foundation needs your help with sorting and cataloguing presents on April 23 from 5:30-9:00pm at The Mississauga News, 3145 Wolfedale Rd, Mississauga. For more information, or to sign up, contact Maria Esteves at b.w.s.unique@sympatico.ca.


