Grocery Volunteer

Confidential

Toronto, Ontario permanent

Posted: March 16, 2026

Job Description

Positions Available: 1
Job Type: Volunteer
Work Schedule: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Mondays

Closing Date: March 30, 2026

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Centre, offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming, and a Transitional Home, providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.

If you are passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth, this is your chance to make an impact as a Grocery Volunteer!

About the Role

As a Grocery Volunteer, you will be responsible for:

Grocery Shopping:

Assist in shopping based on the weekly list provided.

Select the most cost-effective option for each item without compromising quality.

Load groceries into vehicle for transport to the Youth Centre.

Food Delivery & Sorting:

Unload food from the vehicle into the Youth Centre.

Assist in neatly sorting food in the designated space in the pantry for easy inventory tracking and retrieval at the Youth Centre.

What You Bring

Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Able to navigate a grocery store independently.

Comfortable lifting items up to 25 lbs.

Strong organizational and spatial planning skills.

Commitment to social justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, housing first approach, harm reduction approach, and trauma-informed care.

Why Work with Us?

A welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice matters.

The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

Flexible scheduling that fits your life.

Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization.

What We Need

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.

Important Note

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity and avoid potential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim to maintain the integrity of our organization. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.

How to Apply

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiries regarding this position. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates selected for an interview.

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please inform our People and Culture team.

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.

Apply by March 30, 2026, and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

We cannot wait to hear from you!

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