About Harvest Manitoba

Harvest Manitoba (“Harvest”) is a charitable organization dedicated to nourishing our communities and our sense of community so that no Manitoban goes hungry. We receive 11 million pounds of food every year, which is sorted and packed largely by volunteers into Harvest Hampers and distributed to Manitobans through our Community Food Network of more than 325 food banks and agencies in Winnipeg, rural, northern and First Nations communities. Right now, we feed 80,000 Manitobans every month, 46% children.

Our Food Distribution

Centre, which includes our Emergency Food Support Assistance Line and Warehouse, is in our Winnipeg Headquarters.

Volunteer Services Associate

Scope: In- Scope

Part-Time

Salary Scale: $17.60 - 18.35/Hour

Harvest Manitoba is an outstanding place with employees that care greatly about the work that we do and the people that we work with and serve. We are seeking an outgoing Volunteer Services Associate that will work well with our team. As a Volunteer Services Associate, you are the first person many of our volunteers interact with, and the first impression they have of Harvest Manitoba.

Your role is to ensure a smooth and professional experience, and work with our Harvest Manitoba CREW to ensure our volunteers are working effectively and feeling valued.

Reports to: Volunteer Services Manager

Responsibilities:

- Act as a first point of contact and host for volunteers and guests, including preparation of work areas and conducting tours.
- Work with the Harvest Manitoba CREW to determine work assignments for groups and individuals.
- Work alongside volunteers while performing tasks in the warehouse such as the packaging of hampers, sorting perishable and non-perishable items, loading boxes, weighing items, and other production duties as required.




- Maintain clean and orderly workstations in the warehouse, assist with set-up and tear down after volunteer shifts.
- Operate pallet jack and/or forklifts as needed.
- Assist with volunteer orientations, intakes, interviews, and assessments to determine the best placement.
- Provide a welcoming and appreciative environment, and work to improve the experience of, and ensure the retention of, our volunteers.
- Address any behavioral or procedural issues or conflicts within the volunteer group.
- Liaise with other departments throughout the day to assess volunteer priorities.
- Answer general inquiries about volunteering via phone, email & drop-in.
- Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to our volunteers.
- Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- As a member of the Harvest CREW, support the team however needed to ensure operational needs are being met.

About You:

- Post-secondary degree in education, social sciences, humanities, or business is an asset.
- Minimum 2 years directly working in a field related to student nutrition or social Services is required.
- Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to serve a diverse range of clients with neutrality, compassion, and professionalism.
- Ability to interact with children and their families with a positive and welcoming demeanor.
- Ability to lift to 50lbs.




- Ability to use warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack (training provided)
- Ability to work a part of a team is essential.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clear driver’s abstract.
- Previous experience driving 3- and 5-Ton Trucks or a strong interest in learning is a requirement.
- Required to have a clear Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Why you should join us

- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a tangible impact in the community.
- A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
- Skilled growth and development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- On-Site Parking

Harvest Manitoba is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We strive to remove barriers and ensure equal opportunity for all applicants in a manner that respects dignity, independence, and integration. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected], and we will work with you to meet your needs. Evening and weekend shifts will be required as business levels dictate.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $17.60-$18.35 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):
- Are you available to work approximately 16-25 hours per week?
- Are you available to work weekday evening shifts or weekends if required?

Work Location: In person

📌 Volunteer Services Associate (Winnipeg)
🏢 Harvest Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg