INTRODUCTION
Four Paws Food Bank Foundation is a Registered Charity dedicated to supporting pets and their people during times of crisis. We believe that short-term hardship should not result in permanent surrender. We help keep people and pets together by providing support for pet food and supplies.
As a Pet Food Bank Volunteer, you play a key role in helping families and their pets stay together through difficult times. Your compassion and support create a welcoming space where people feel seen and cared for. In this role, you make a direct difference in keeping companion animals with the people who love them.
This is the right role for you if you are someone who:
- Values working as part of a small, supportive team
- Feels compassion for people experiencing hardship and understands the importance in having a safe place to ask for help
- Believes in the positive impact of pets on communities and well-being
- Enjoys making a tangible difference in the lives of pets and their families
- Is organized, reliable, and enjoys hands-on, practical work
Pet Food Bank Volunteers’ main tasks are: - Work with a small team to set up the Tuesday evening food bank.
- Pick up supplies from storage and transport them to the food bank.
- Set up the food bank in a consistent manner as shown in training.
- Welcome clients, assist with sign-in, and provide food, pet supplies, and other items based on need.
- Record all distributed pet food and supplies on the Food Bank log.
- Assist new clients with registration forms as needed.
- Provide friendly, respectful service while supporting clients’ individual needs.
- Help maintain tidy and organized storage areas.
- Pack up and put everything away once the food bank closes.
- Engage in Facebook Group for setting up Rosters / provide availability by email or text
Training and experience:
All potential volunteers are asked to schedule one shift to see if the role is a good fit. Once confirmed, volunteers receive more on-site training. No prior experience is required, though familiarity with pets and compassion for families in crisis is beneficial.
Some volunteers help pick up supplies/do deliveries, so drivers license is a huge benefit, but not required! There is still plenty to help with if you do not drive.
Time commitment
We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of three hours per month for six months.
Volunteering in this role offers you: - Hands-on experience working in a community-focused, supportive environment
- The satisfaction of making a real, positive impact on families and their pets
- Opportunities to build teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
