Nourish BC runs on community. Whether you have a few hours a month or every week to give, there's a role for you. Most shifts are 2–3 hours. No prior experience needed for most positions.
Four core volunteer roles, each with flexible scheduling and full training provided.
You'll work alongside other volunteers to sort incoming food donations, pack weekly hampers to household size, and distribute them to families as they arrive. It's physical, social, and deeply satisfying work. You'll quickly learn what's in a hamper, which items are most prized, and what it looks like when someone's day genuinely brightens because of what you put in a box.
Our Thursday Mobile Pantry route is the most logistically complex operation we run — and it depends entirely on reliable, confident drivers. As a driver you'll take our refrigerated truck through 8 stops across the region. As a co-driver or route volunteer, you'll manage the back of the truck, interact with community members at each stop, and help keep the route on schedule.
The Community Kitchen runs Wednesday mornings and Saturday mornings at our Burnaby location. Kitchen helpers support the coordinator in preparing ingredients, guiding participants, cleaning up, and maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This role is perfect for anyone who enjoys cooking and people in equal measure.
We partner with grocery stores, farms, restaurants, and food distributors across Metro Vancouver to collect surplus food before it goes to waste. Food rescue drivers pick up donations on a scheduled or as-needed basis and bring them to our Burnaby warehouse. It's an independent, flexible role that's perfect for people with a van or pickup and a love of doing good quietly.
"I started volunteering on a whim three years ago — a friend dragged me to a hamper packing shift and I haven't stopped since. I come every Tuesday now. It's the most grounding part of my week. You show up, you do something tangible, you see the impact immediately. There's no bureaucracy, no meetings. Just boxes, food, and neighbours. I've met some of my closest friends at that warehouse."
"I drive the Thursday route and it's become the highlight of my week. There are regulars at each stop now who I recognize. An older woman in North Delta always brings me a piece of fruit she saved from the previous week. A dad in Surrey thanks me in three different languages. I didn't expect to feel this connected to strangers — but that's what happens when you show up reliably. People trust you. It changes you."
Looking for a meaningful team-building day, a corporate volunteer program, or a school group activity? We host groups of 8–30 people for dedicated hamper packing shifts, warehouse days, and food drive events. We'll coordinate everything — just bring your people.
Email us at volunteer@nourishbc.ca to discuss group booking dates and logistics.
Book a Group Volunteer DaySend an email to our Volunteer Coordinator Amina at the address below. Tell us a bit about your availability (days and times that work for you) and which role interests you most. We'll get back to you within a week to arrange your orientation.
Email volunteer@nourishbc.caNo online form needed — just email us directly. We read every message.