We Love Volunteers
Summer Youth Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us this summer! We look forward to meeting you soon.
If you are ages 16-18, please apply through the Seedlings application below.
If you are ages 18-30, please apply through the Sprouts application below.
For more information regarding the program and its structure, schedule, and requirements, please refer to the How Does the Summer Youth Volunteer Program Work? section on our website.
If you have questions, please email volunteer@mustardseed.ca and our volunteer manager will be happy to assist you.
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers – with your help we nurture faith, hope and love across the community!
The Volunteer Process
Apply
We offer 2 options:
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 – but in person is preferred as it helps better orient you to the environment you’ll be volunteering in.
Interviews will be conducted 3 weeks before the program start date.
Criminal Record Check (CRC)
Onboarding
Once we receive your CRC and complete hiring processes, we will email you with a list of:
You have the option to sign up for shifts as soon as you begin the program, or you can sign up as you progress.
Please note that shift sign-ups will close 2 weeks prior so it is recommended to sign up ASAP.
Get Started
To prepare you for your first shift, all Youth Volunteers will attend the Orientation session at our Queens street location. This session will allows volunteers to meet and interact with one another. A badge and contact information will be provided to you at this session. The badge will be required for access to shifts.
Opportunities
Have fun, gain experience, and make a difference!
This program provides an opportunity for students and youth to, gain experience, learn about food insecurity, and the every day work of a non-profit. We are currently accepting applications until May 31. The program runs from July 1 to August 31, with shifts ranging from 8am-3pm Monday to Friday depending on the department.
To support our volunteers, we are happy to offer:
Departments shifts consists of:
Please email volunteer@mustardseed.ca if you have any questions.
High school students can register to support back end positions (Italicized)
Post-secondary students and young adults can register for all positions
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:
Want to support The Mustard Seed year round? Help with upcoming community outreach events, such as and seasonal events, or support our cause by creating engaging and meaningful social media content to engage our community and raise awareness.
