Barrie Good Food Box "Pack Day" Assistant
(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-ORI0385
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2026
Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2026
Opportunity Details: Barrie Good Food Box "Pack Day" Assistant
| Contact | Carol Dowsett, Barrie Good Food Box Program Coordinator, Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County Branch; Phone: 705-791-2432; Email: cdowsett@cmhastarttalking.ca |
| Duties | The Pack Day Assistant assists the Barrie Good Food Box Coordinator at the Barrie Free Methodist Church on the second Wednesday of every month. 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 | http://barriegoodfoodbox.com |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Food Services / Nutrition |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Qualifications and Skills: ● Good communication skills and the ability to work competently with diverse volunteers, Good Food Box purchasers, clients and staff ● Teamwork skills ● Ability to work in a physically demanding setting ● Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and handle a dolly/flat cart ● Must be patient and understanding, and adaptable to changes and challenges |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Large Group |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Month |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Work from home, drive to order sites and pickup sites |
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 1 individual(s) 1 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Volunteer application form and training through CMHA: https://cmhastarttalking.ca/join-us/volunteer-with-us/ |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Required |
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 |