Grocery Volunteer

Role Type: Volunteer 
Schedule: Currently Tuesdays and every other Monday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (subject to change) 
Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer position 

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 Drop-In 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're passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth, this is your chance to make an impact as a Grocery Volunteer!  

  
Why Volunteer 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 You’ll Do:  

As a Grocery Volunteer, you’ll work alongside staff to shop for and deliver groceries that support meals and programming at our Youth Centre and Transitional Home. Your help directly contributes to food security for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in our care. 
 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Shop for groceries based on a weekly list.  

• Choose cost-effective, quality items.  

• Help load groceries into a vehicle (Uber or staff vehicle – all costs covered).  

• Deliver groceries to the Youth Centre and/or Transitional Home.  

• Assist with unloading, organizing, and sorting groceries upon arrival.  

What We’re Looking For:  

• Comfortable navigating grocery stores and walking/standing for periods of time.  

• Able to lift and carry items up to 25 lbs.  

• Strong organizational skills.  

• Committed to social justice, anti-racism, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.  

• Available Tuesdays and/or every other Monday from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM.  

Note: You will always be accompanied by a Friends of Ruby staff member and are never expected to cover any expenses.  

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 avoids 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. 

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.  

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation. 
 

Applications close Monday, August 25 or until the volunteer role is filled. Help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. 

We can’t wait to hear from you!