Volunteer

(Durham Outlook for the Needy)

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Position ID: V-OSH1554
Last Modified: 21 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 21 Oct 2025

Opportunity Details: Volunteer

Contact Hannah Slade, Volunteer Coordinator, Durham Outlook for the Needy; Phone: 905-434-7543; Email: admin@durhamoutlook.com
Duties

During the morning shift, the meal is prepared for service later in the day.
Tasks for this shift include:

  • Buttering buns
  • Rolling cutlery
  • Plating desserts
  • Sorting food
  • Peeling and/or cutting vegetables
  • Making salad
  • Making fruit salad
  • Bagging food to-go
  • Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
  • Doing laundry

 

During the afternoon shift, guests are served a meal.
Tasks for this shift include:

  • Serving guests at their tables
  • Busing tables
  • Wiping tables and chairs as guests leave 
  • Scraping plates 
  • Preparing drinks (coffee, tea, juice, and water)
  • Plating meals from the steam table
  • Washing, drying, and/or putting away dishes
  • Handing out food to guests to go
More Info Link https://durhamoutlook.com/
Benefits Helping provide a nutritious meal to those in need.
Clients We service people from all walks of life. This includes those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, mental health, addictions, seniors, youth, families, newcomers, and anyone else in need of our services.
Ages 15 year(s) - 99 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Anyone ; Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups ; Court-ordered community service hours
Areas of Interest Child & Family Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Donations - Clothing, Children's ; Donations - Clothing, Men's ; Donations - Clothing, Women's ; Donations - Food, Fresh Items ; Donations - Food, Non-Perishable Items ; Event Coordination & Support ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Newcomer Assistance ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Social Interaction ; Student Placement ; Volunteer Coordination
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children
Commitment Length One Time / Special Event ; Short Term ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Day
Dates and Times Monday: (9:00am - 1:00pm and 3:30pm - 6:30pm) 
Tuesday: (9:00am - 1:00pm and 3:30pm - 6:30pm) 
Wednesday: (9:00am - 1:00pm and 3:30pm - 6:30pm) 
Thursday: (9:00am - 1:00pm and 3:30pm - 6:30pm) 
Friday: (9:00am - 1:00pm and 3:30pm - 6:30pm) 
Saturday: (12:30pm - 3:30pm) 
Sunday: (9:00am - 12:00pm and 11:30am - 2:30pm)
Seasons Spring ; Summer ; Fall ; Winter ; Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door
Number of Positions Durham Region 
 
25 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Not Required

Agency Details: Durham Outlook for the Needy

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Office Phone 905-434-7543, Administration
E-Mail andrea@durhamoutlook.com
Website www.durhamoutlook.com
Address & Map
227 Simcoe St S
Oshawa, ON
Canada L1H 4H3
 
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Mailing Address 227 Simcoe St S 
Oshawa, ON 
Canada L1H 4H3

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