Sign up

In order to help manage and organize the many volunteers, we have a signup process which helps the organizers to assign tasks to volunteers and manage the various shifts. The signup process is only required once and then you are able to register for current and any future events.

HERE TO SIGNUP

It is the aim of this project to not only feed the hunger of needy individuals in the Downtown Eastside, but also create a kind, caring, and open environment in which they can come and enjoy their meal.

All volunteers will play a key role in fulfilling this goal. Please leave all of your preconceived notions, biases, and stereotypes at home. There will be individuals with mental health issues, hygiene issues, etc.; however, they are no different than any other individual in our society who is facing a medical or physical problem. Information contained in this package has been compiled through hands on experience in the Downtown Eastside by social workers and volunteers.

Volunteers must be 14 years of age and older to volunteer.

General Expectations of Volunteers

• Kind and courteous towards all fellow volunteers and participants that visit the kitchen.
• Be respectful and understanding towards the conditions in which participants live their life in the Downtown Eastside
• Do not be judgemental in anyway towards participants. Refrain from using language such as: "bums", "poor people", "they stink", "ewww their gross", etc.
• It is important to understand that in the sprit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings, we are there as helpful friends of these individuals who are facing social hardships.
• If you have provided availability, please be on time and allow for enough time to park/walk to the Life Skills Centre.
• Most importantly, come in Charhdi Kala – High Spirits!