We Love Volunteers
“Volunteering at Mustard Seed has not only allowed me to contribute to a worthy cause but has also enriched my own personal growth. It has given me the opportunity to develop new skills, broaden my perspective, and deepen my understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in our community. I will carry these experiences with me throughout my life and continue to advocate for those in need.” – Cayla Brendell.
Here at the Mustard Seed Street Church, we love volunteers who are kind, eager to serve and have a heart for the community.
We are now recruiting volunteers for our Food Bank, Kitchen, Hospitality Centre, and Food Security Distribution Centre.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. If you are at least 16 years of age, and would like to volunteer, please fill out the application form below. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities by checking out the links below and more about our program by reading our volunteer handbook. If you have questions, please email amaral@mustardseed.ca. Our volunteer manager will be happy to assist you.
Please note the days and times we operate as listed in our program areas below.
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers – with your help we nurture faith, hope and love across the community!
The Volunteer Process
Apply
Apply online or fill out an application onsite. We are currently placing volunteers in weekday roles at our Food Bank, Hospitality Centre, and Kitchen.
Interview
After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email to schedule an interview with our Volunteer Coordinator. Interviews can be done in person or online — in person is preferred as it helps better orient you to the environment you’ll be volunteering in.
Criminal Record Check (CRC)
If you already have a CRC that allows you to work with vulnerable populations and youth, we can place you right away.
Otherwise, during the interview, we’ll ask for your permission to submit a CRC on your behalf. Once granted, you’ll receive an email from the CRC program with instructions to complete the process. It typically takes 2–3 weeks.
Onboarding
Get Started
On your first shift, the department manager will welcome you and provide full training for your new role.
Opportunities
We are now recruiting volunteers for our Queens Avenue location (food bank, kitchen and hospitality programs) and the Food Security Distribution Centre during the day and on weekdays. At this time, we don’t have availability on weekends or for the Food Security Distribution Centre.
Do you wish to serve families and individuals suffering from food insecurity? Our food bank volunteers assist staff in collecting, sorting and providing food donations to our community. Shifts are normally between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Learn more about our food bank positions below:
If your heart is to serve the street entrenched and most vulnerable in our community, our hospitality department welcomes you. Volunteers can help cook and serve meals, help sort and provide clothing, provide spiritual care and so much more. We have awesome events including board games, bingo, and movie nights. Shifts are normally between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Friday. Learn more about our hospitality volunteer positions by clicking the links below:
If you love getting tasks done and being in a welcoming environment, our warehouse is the place for you. With 10 000+ pounds of food coming in daily, our volunteers help sort, clean, glean and prepare food to be rescued and provided to our hospitality centre. Shifts are normally between 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday to Fridays. Learn more about our Distribution positions by visiting the links below:
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