Barrie Good Food Box "Pack Day" Volunteers
(Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Barrie - 128 Anne St S, Urban Pantry Program - Barrie Good Food Box)
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Position ID: V-MID0185
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2026
Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2026
Opportunity Details: Barrie Good Food Box "Pack Day" Volunteers
| Contact | Carol Dowsett, Barrie Good Food Box Program Coordinator, Barrie Good Food Box; Phone: (Cell) 705-791-2432; Email: cdowsett@cmhastarttalking.ca |
| Duties | We are looking for volunteers to assist with "pack day" on the second Wednesday of the month between 9 am to 6 pm at the Barrie Free Methodist Church (290 Cundles Rd E). Volunteers unload the food from the truck, pack the boxes, greet people and give boxes to participants when they arrive to pick up, and general cleanup duties. We are also looking for volunteer drivers to deliver food to schools and recipients who could otherwise not participate. The Barrie Good Food Box is a community buying program for fresh produce. Barrie Good Food Box is a program of CMHA Simcoe County. |
| More Info Link | https://www.facebook.com/barrie.good.food.box/ |
| Clients | Anyone who wishes to purchase and pick up in the City of Barrie limits. |
| Ages | 16 year(s) - 100 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Food Services / Nutrition |
| Skills/Experience | Customer Service ; Patience ; Team Work ; None required |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - Consistent volunteers preferred but not mandatory |
| Interaction Level | Large Group ; -If able, help unload the food from the truck when it arrives at the church. -Greet and converse with purchasers/participants who arrive to pick up their Good Food Box. -Help participants pick up their food. -Interact with other volunteers and the primary coordinator. -Assist with moving bags of food (10-25 lbs) around the church and to people's vehicles. |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Main location Barrie Free Methodist Church , 284 Cundles Road |
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 15 individual(s) 15 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - Virtual training through CMHA |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Registration form and training through CMHA: https://cmhastarttalking.ca/join-us/volunteer-with-us/ |
Agency Details: Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Barrie - 128 Anne St S, Urban Pantry Program - Barrie Good Food Box
| Office Phone | 705-791-2432 |
| barriegoodfoodbox@gmail.com | |
| Website | http://www.barriegoodfoodbox.com/ |
| Address & Map | 128 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6A2 |
| Mailing Address | 128 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6A2 |