Pitstop is a program run by Kamloops United Church where volunteers come together every Sunday to provide a nutritious meal for the members in our community who are struggling with food insecurity. Teams of volunteers help to prepare hot meals, sandwiches, and goody bags to hand out at no cost to members of the community.
As a Goody Bag Prep Volunteer, you’ll play a key role in preparing small bags filled with snacks, drinks, and essentials that are handed out alongside our Sunday meals. This behind-the-scenes role ensures that every guest receives not only a hot meal but also a little extra support for the days ahead.
This is the right role for you if you are someone who:
Enjoys working with your hands and being part of a team.
Wants to support your community in a tangible, meaningful way
Likes to socialize and connect with the community partners
Cares about someone else's well-being
Wants to build and develop team spirit
Likes to serve and help someone who might not be able to pay you back
AGoody Bag Prep Volunteer’s main tasks are:
Packing goody bags with care and consistency.
Keeping the prep area clean and organized.
Making peanut butter and jam sandwiches
Sorting and washing fruits
Buttering buns
Sorting and bagging sweets (muffins, chocolates, cookies, cakes etc.)
Preparing iced tea, lemonade, or sorting juice boxes
Bag all these items into a ready-to-go bag.
Cleaning and clearing the area after the activities,
No prior experience is needed!
Time commitment:
Goody bags are put together at Kamloops United Church, 421 St Paul Street, from 12:30 to 3 pm every Sunday. We ask that volunteers commit to coming through the back door of the Church.
Volunteering in this role offers you:
The opportunity to support individuals facing food insecurity.
A team-based, low-pressure environment to volunteer in
An official reference from us as a recognized volunteer.
Social service experience in helping those who are homeless.
Humanitarian experience supporting those struggling with mental health and substance use addiction
The opportunity to create an impact in the community. Note: Goody bag volunteers are one element of the PITStop team. You can also apply to join the Meal Outreach position to help hand out the meals and goody bags the team makes!
Currently, these positions are listed separately due to having separate prep and outreach locations.
