Kitchen Volunteer (Dishwasher) on Wendesdays

Description Join our team at Tonari Gumi – Japanese Community Volunteers Association and support our community café! We are looking for 1–2 dishwasher volunteers on Wedesdays to help keep our kitchen running smoothly. Volunteers in this role will work with our Wedesday kitchen team to ensure a clean and organized environment while meals are being prepared and served.

We are looking for volunteers who can:
Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment following FoodSafe and sanitary guidelines

Assist with light cleaning tasks, such as wiping counters and organizing dishes

Help maintain a safe, accessible, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all

Work collaboratively with a friendly and dedicated team of staff and volunteers

What you’ll gain:

Experience in a community kitchen setting

Opportunities to support seniors and community members through our lunch program

A chance to connect with a vibrant and welcoming volunteer team

Volunteers in this role will attend an interview and orientation session.

If you’re interested in this or any other volunteer role at Tonari Gumi, please reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator to submit a volunteer registration form and schedule an interview and orientation session.

Tonari Gumi offers various volunteer opportunities, including:

Kitchen Assistants Dishwashers (TG Café, Genki Gumi)
Senior Program Assistants
Meal Delivery Volunteers
Clean-up and Set-up volunteers for programs
Special Event Volunteers

For more information or to complete a volunteer form, please visit our website or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at programs@tonarigumi.ca .