EHI Nutrition Program - Volunteer Driver

Organizational Description

We are a Non‑Governmental Organization (NGO) Not‑For‑Profit Canadian Charity based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our mandate is to bring evidence based best practice, advocacy and practical support for the creation and sustainability of housing that is equal and equitable for all.

Volunteer Opportunity

Description of Duties:
Equal Housing Initiative Inc. (EHI) has partnered with Harvest Manitoba, Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart, Second Harvest, and Leftovers Foundation to operate a nutrition program serving residents of the McLaren Hotel—a 150‑room Single Room Occupancy (SRO) building supporting vulnerable populations, a 14‑bed/unit transitional housing facility located on [address missing?], and 35 supportive housing units at the Vendome Hotel.

This initiative is part of EHI's broader commitment to supportive housing development under the Federal National Housing Strategy.

To ensure the continued success and sustainability of this program, EHI is seeking reliable volunteer drivers to assist with weekly food pickups and deliveries.

The Volunteer Driver will play a critical role in ensuring surplus food donations are safely collected and transported to the Selkirk House for preparation and distribution.

• Picking up donated food items from designated partners including Harvest Manitoba, Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart, Second Harvest, and other community donors at scheduled times.
• Assisting staff and volunteers with unloading donations.
• Supporting the team with basic sorting and organizing of items when required.
• Ensuring safe handling and transport of food items in accordance with guidelines.

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License (Required).
• Access to a reliable vehicle (Required).
• Ability to lift and carry boxes (up to approximately 40 lbs).
• Well‑organized, punctual, and dependable.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate pickup schedules.
• Respect for confidentiality and sensitivity when working with vulnerable populations.
• Cell phone required for coordination of pickup times and locations.

• Community Outreach & Engagement
• Non‑Profit Operations Support
• Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
• Social Services & Community Development
• Team Collaboration & Leadership
• Experience working within supportive housing environments

Age: 18‑30, 31‑54, 55+

Time Commitment:
Daytime, Evening, Flexible Hours – 5‑8 hrs per week

Location:

Winnipeg – Downtown, Point Douglas

Criminal Record Check:
No

Child Abuse Registry Check:
No

Opportunity is available to candidates who:
Group - small, family and friends;
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit;
Uses a mobility device;
Required to complete community service.

Organization will provide:
Letter of reference, Certificate of recognition, Evaluation, Supervision, Training/Orientation.

Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.