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Thanks to all of you who came out and supported our Grandview Woodland Food Connection / Vancouver Fruit Tree Project Fundraiser film screening of the "Queen of the Sun". We successfully raised close to $900.
Thanks!
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Events
1. TALK FOOD WITH US
For more information contact Grandview Woodland Food Connection @ 604-718-5895
4. BRITANNIA COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Community Kitchen participants come together every few weeks to cook and eat nutritious meals together and to take meals home to their families. Community kitchens provide a fun and supportive environment to meet new people and try new things and they can also save money on groceries.
The Britannia Community Kitchen project will feature diabetic friendly cooking designed to meet the needs of individuals with diabetes or at risk of diabetes. Each 11 week session will include a presentation by a health professional familiar with nutrition and diabetes prevention. Come out and have some fun! These kitchens are fully subsidized and open to individuals who are struggling financially. Donations are accepted. Registration for childminding is separate. Space is limited.
Workshops
1. ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Thurs, Nov 24, 9:00am – 2:30pm (lunch provided)
2. JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
Britannia Community Centre and the Grandview Woodland Food Connection are pleased to host the Journey to Wellness workshop series with its focus on healthy and affordable workshops (subsidies also available). All workshops will be held at Britannia Community Centre.
Sasha Laing is a Wellness Coach incorporating the Living Food Lifestyle. Her journey began through her need to eat more consciously and ethically, for the sake of her body and our planet. As a former dancer working with such world famous artists as Gregory Hines, she has extensive experience in nutrition related to sports, sports injuries and eating for optimal health and performance. She has studied nutrition with the likes of David Wolfe, Daniel Vitalis, Victoria Boutenko, Janice Skoreyko, Gabrielle Brick, Alissa Cohen and Tim Van Orden. Sasha is currently incorporating her knowledge in Herbalism and Raw Foods to aid stage two diabetics in reversing their diagnosis.
Kombucha Brewing
Raw Vegan in 10 minutes
Cleansing with Smoothies
Hastings Community Centre is happy to present our family workshops where you will learn to grow, prepare and preserve healthy food all year round. At the same time adults are attending workshops, their children age 6 months and up can explore similar themes through art, music and exercise. $8/session (subsidies available, cost includes all family members). Each family participant is required to register by the Thursday prior to each workshop. Register 604-718-6222. Program generously funded by Healthy Living and Greenest City Grants. More info: www.summeroffoodblog.blogspot.com
Remaining sessions:
Volunteer
1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection is a grassroots food security group supporting residents to access healthy and affordable food. We are developing a number of community based food initiatives, including community gardening, bulk buying groups, school gardens, canning workshops,community kitchens and more and are looking for individuals interested in hands-on project coordination. Check out our projects. Call Ian @ 604-718-5895
Check out our BLOG - http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/
Feeding Healthy Students
Letter in Solidarity with the Occupy Movement
Letter in Solidarity with the Occupy Movement
We are also on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwfc/sets/
Britannia Urban Gardens Grows
Events
1. TALK FOOD WITH US
2. COMMUNITY GARDEN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
3. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING
4. BRITANNIA COMMUNITY KITCHEN
5. TROUT LAKE CEDAR COTTAGE POCKET MARKETS ARE BACK!
Workshops
1. ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
2. JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
3. HOMESTEADING MAMAS FOOD WORKSHOPS
4. FOODSAFE LEVEL ONE COURSE
5. COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES
1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTIONVolunteer
2. THE FOOD 2 U PROGRAM
Jobs
Events
Some of you might have already been asked to share favourite memories, moments, and stories of food in Vancouver which we you will see starting to appear on our blog: Vancouverfoodpolicy.tumblr.com. If you have not yet had a chance to share your food experiences of the city yet you can submit them through the blog at http://vancouverfoodpolicy.tumblr.com/submit.
We are in the first part of public engagement for the Food Strategy and keeping in tune with our mantra “Talk Food With Us” we have been going to various events around town talking about food with Vancouverites: where they get it from, if they grow it, how they prepare it, dispose of it, etc. as well as identifying where great food destinations are in their neighbourhoods or “food assets” and what is missing from their neighbourhood food system “food gaps”, and on…Check out our blog to read about some of the events we’ve already been to.
But we can’t talk food with Vancouver alone and know that conversations and stories about food are everywhere, everyday. That’s why we’re looking for Volunteer Community Food Animators who will bring food conversations alive throughout the city and help inform the food strategy.
The goals of Community Food Animation however go beyond informing policy, and being an animator doesn’t require you to be a policy person at all. The only requirements are that you have passion, interest, and as much extra time as you’re willing to commit.
We would love to hear from you if you think you might! There will be periodic orientation sessions and an animation toolkit available with activities and tips for engagement to get you up and animating.
1. GENERAL MANAGER – THE GREATER VANCOUVER FOOD BANK SOCIETY
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Events
1. TALK FOOD WITH US
Over the last few months, the City of Vancouver Food Policy team has been working on the beginnings of the Vancouver Food Strategy, the City’s first official food plan.
Some of you might have already been asked to share favourite memories, moments, and stories of food in Vancouver which we you will see starting to appear on our blog: Vancouverfoodpolicy.tumblr.com. If you have not yet had a chance to share your food experiences of the city yet you can submit them through the blog at http://vancouverfoodpolicy.tumblr.com/submit.
We are in the first part of public engagement for the Food Strategy and keeping in tune with our mantra “Talk Food With Us” we have been going to various events around town talking about food with Vancouverites: where they get it from, if they grow it, how they prepare it, dispose of it, etc. as well as identifying where great food destinations are in their neighbourhoods or “food assets” and what is missing from their neighbourhood food system “food gaps”, and on…Check out our blog to read about some of the events we’ve already been to.
We would love to hear from you if you think you might! There will be periodic orientation sessions and an animation toolkit available with activities and tips for engagement to get you up and animating.
If you are interested, questions, other thoughts, and follow contact the Food Policy team at foodpolicy@vancouver.ca or 604-873-7764.
You can also check out: http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/socialplanning/initiatives/foodpolicy/
You can also check out: http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/socialplanning/initiatives/foodpolicy/
Vancouverfoodpolicy.tumblr.com
twitter.com/CoVFoodPolicy
2. COMMUNITY GARDEN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The City of Vancouver is asking residents to send in expressions of interest to help identify potential new community garden sites. For instance, a potential site could be vacant land at the end of a block, land parallel to streets, areas of park, etc. The list of potential community garden sites will help prioritize community garden support for upcoming years.
For more information visit: http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/socialplanning/initiatives/foodpolicy/projects/gardenstart.htm
3. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING
Are you interested in fresh fruits and veggies? Do you want to save money? The Britannia Bulk Buying Group purchases fresh produce at wholesale prices saving you about 30% on your food bill. Food is bought once a month and brought to Britannia Community Centre to sort and pick up. Cost is $13 for about 7- 8 varieties of food. That is two bags of food. This program is for individuals and households who are struggling financially.
For more information contact Grandview Woodland Food Connection @ 604-718-5895
4. BRITANNIA COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Community Kitchen participants come together every few weeks to cook and eat nutritious meals together and to take meals home to their families. Community kitchens provide a fun and supportive environment to meet new people and try new things and they can also save money on groceries.
The Britannia Community Kitchen project will feature diabetic friendly cooking designed to meet the needs of individuals with diabetes or at risk of diabetes. Each 11 week session will include a presentation by a health professional familiar with nutrition and diabetes prevention. Come out and have some fun! These kitchens are fully subsidized and open to individuals who are struggling financially. Donations are accepted. Registration for childminding is separate. Space is limited.
For more information contact Grandview Woodland Food Connection @ 604-718-5895
5. TROUT LAKE CEDAR COTTAGE POCKET MARKETS ARE BACK!
The TLCC’s mobile pocket markets will be back in full swing starting September 10th. Take advantage of the harvest season and grab some wonderful fresh produce at affordable prices. Watch for our tasting kitchens at Helping Spirit Lodge and Orchard Park! See you there.
2nd Saturday of the month
10am-12noon
Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Helping Spirit Lodge, 3965 Dumfries Street near Kingsway Ave
5. TROUT LAKE CEDAR COTTAGE POCKET MARKETS ARE BACK!
The TLCC’s mobile pocket markets will be back in full swing starting September 10th. Take advantage of the harvest season and grab some wonderful fresh produce at affordable prices. Watch for our tasting kitchens at Helping Spirit Lodge and Orchard Park! See you there.
2nd Saturday of the month
10am-12noon
Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Helping Spirit Lodge, 3965 Dumfries Street near Kingsway Ave
2nd Saturday of the month
2pm-4pm
Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Orchard Park, 5988 Nanaimo St near E. 41st Ave
2pm-4pm
Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Orchard Park, 5988 Nanaimo St near E. 41st Ave
3rd Saturday of the month
10am-12noon
Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Brant Villa, 2290 E. 25th Ave near the Nanaimo SkyTrain Station
10am-12noon
Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Brant Villa, 2290 E. 25th Ave near the Nanaimo SkyTrain Station
3rd Saturday of the month
2pm-4pm
Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
2pm-4pm
Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Culloden Court, 1375 E. 47th Ave near Knight Street
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Workshops
1. ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
With support from Vancouver Coastal Health’s Aboriginal Strategic Health Initiatives Program (AHIP), we are pleased to announce an Aboriginal Community Kitchen Leadership Workshop. A community kitchen is a group of people who get together regularly to cook and eat together or cook and bring food home. Groups most often cook in community centers, neighbourhood houses, apartment building or hotel common rooms, schools, housing co- ops or people’s homes. In this workshop, you’ll find out more about community kitchens, learn different ways a group can work together and learn how you can lead or start a community kitchen. Experience a community kitchen first hand!
Participants registering for this workshop, must meet the following criteria: Live or work in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region; and, Be associated with an Aboriginal program (such as the Aboriginal Strategic Health Initiatives Program)
Thurs, Nov 24, 9:00am – 2:30pm (lunch provided)
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave.
Contact Leah Karpan from VCH’s Aboriginal Health Initiatives Program at leah.karpan@vch.ca
Contact Leah Karpan from VCH’s Aboriginal Health Initiatives Program at leah.karpan@vch.ca
2. JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Britannia Community Centre and the Grandview Woodland Food Connection are pleased to host the Journey to Wellness workshop series with its focus on healthy and affordable workshops (subsidies also available). All workshops will be held at Britannia Community Centre.
Sasha Laing is a Wellness Coach incorporating the Living Food Lifestyle. Her journey began through her need to eat more consciously and ethically, for the sake of her body and our planet. As a former dancer working with such world famous artists as Gregory Hines, she has extensive experience in nutrition related to sports, sports injuries and eating for optimal health and performance. She has studied nutrition with the likes of David Wolfe, Daniel Vitalis, Victoria Boutenko, Janice Skoreyko, Gabrielle Brick, Alissa Cohen and Tim Van Orden. Sasha is currently incorporating her knowledge in Herbalism and Raw Foods to aid stage two diabetics in reversing their diagnosis.
Kombucha Brewing
This is a digestion/probiotics and cost saving education class exploring natural digestive aids – not bottled-over-priced “mystery” solutions. Vegan probiotics are the old NEW wave of the future. Learn the ancient tradition of home brewing while restoring balance to your gut? Basic gut health is explored. Students will receive hand outs, recipes, samples and take home starter cultures
Jan 29, 2:00-5:00pm
$10
Jan 29, 2:00-5:00pm
$10
Raw Vegan in 10 minutes
A gluten/dairy/diabetes/weight loss special. Learn how to make filling, easy raw & vegan recipes in 10 minutes with the least amount of equipment of investment. Q & A hand outs covering Raw Vegan and Diabetes as well as in-class samples and recipes.
Feb 5, 2:00-5:00pm
$18
Feb 5, 2:00-5:00pm
$18
Sinless Desserts for All
Chocolate lovers unite! Ice cream junkies, this is YOUR day! A program for diabetics, the weight conscious and dessert lovers. Use fruit, nuts and REAL chocolate to create artisan chocolates, ice cream and other blissful SIN FREE confections. Q & A hand outs covering Raw Vegan & Diabetes as well as samples and recipes
Feb 12, 2:00-5:00pm
$20
Chocolate lovers unite! Ice cream junkies, this is YOUR day! A program for diabetics, the weight conscious and dessert lovers. Use fruit, nuts and REAL chocolate to create artisan chocolates, ice cream and other blissful SIN FREE confections. Q & A hand outs covering Raw Vegan & Diabetes as well as samples and recipes
Feb 12, 2:00-5:00pm
$20
Cleansing with Smoothies
All you need is a blender and an open mind! Breakfast, lunch and dessert never tasted so good – join us and sample some wetteners you’ve never heard of. Handouts are included with recipes, basic cleanse rituals and in-class samples.
Feb 19, 2:00-5:00pm
$12
Feb 19, 2:00-5:00pm
$12
3. SEASONS OF FOOD WORKSHOPS
Hastings Community Centre is happy to present our family workshops where you will learn to grow, prepare and preserve healthy food all year round. At the same time adults are attending workshops, their children age 6 months and up can explore similar themes through art, music and exercise. $8/session (subsidies available, cost includes all family members). Each family participant is required to register by the Thursday prior to each workshop. Register 604-718-6222. Program generously funded by Healthy Living and Greenest City Grants. More info: www.summeroffoodblog.blogspot.com
Remaining sessions:
Nutrition – Family Meals
Tue Nov 11 10:00am-12:00pm
4. HOMESTEADING MAMAS FOOD WORKSHOPS
All workshops are at the Kiwassa Neighbourhood House (2425 Oxford Street).
For more information visit - www.homesteadingmamas.wordpress.com
No-Knead Bread Workshop
Join us for our beginners bread-baking class and learn a few simple techniques to create delicious & memorable bread in your own home! We will focus on techniques that help save time, effort and money while producing loaves with a moist crumb, crusty crust that look and taste incredible! No experience is necessary. All supplies and equipment are included but bring your apron and be ready to get your hands in the dough. You will leave with a basic recipe card & surprise to help you get started.
November 21st
6 - 9pm
Cost: $35
Holiday Canning - Gifts in a Jar
This class will teach the basics of canning and preserving food while focusing on items that are great gift ideas for the coming holiday season. Does your Grandma’s jam live in legend – only? Do you have the recipe but don’t know how to “put it up”? Let us help you recreate the delicious canned goods you remember or imagine for your pantry! No experience necessary. You will learn all the basics including supplies and kitchen prep, how to prep fruits & veggies, the water-bath canning method, and other tips & strategies for canning at home! All participants will walk away with a sampling of jalapeno or red-pepper jelly made during the evening. We will also be doing a small demonstration on how to bottle your very own flavored vinegars.
Tuesday, November 29th OR Monday, December 5th
6 - 9pm
Cost: $35
Homemade Yogurt
This workshop will teach you the basic steps of making your own yogurt. It is simple, cost effective and takes very little time - with fantastic results.
All participants will take home a small sample of homemade yogurt and the tools to do it at home!
Monday, January 16th OR Monday, January 30th
6 - 9pm
Cost: $35
To register contact 604-764-5103 or 604-312-1887 or thehomesteadingmamas@gmail.com
Payment is required a week in advance of the class to ensure your spot. We can accept paypal or cheque. 50% of payment will be refunded should you need to cancel. All workshops are at the Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
5. FOODSAFE LEVEL ONE COURSE
We all have questions when it comes to food safety. What should we be concerned with when handling food in our kitchens? What’s safe and what isn’t in our day-to-day work in the kitchen? Come learn the basics about safe food handling in a friendly classroom environment. This is a provincially recognized course taught by qualified instructors. It is suitable for individuals who have a grade 8 or higher reading comprehension level.
Sat, Mar 31, 2012, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave. Vancouver, BC
Cost: $50.00 – $95.00 (sliding scale)To register: Contact Darlene Tanaka, at 604-216-2325 or darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
Please note: Lunch is not provided, so please bring a lunch. Registration is limited to 20 per class. Payment required upon registration. Cancellations must be done at the latest, 72 hours before. No refunds for no-shows. The workshop may be rescheduled if registration numbers are not met.
6. COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES
These free, two hour roundtable are an opportunity to meet other community kitchen leaders, to share and hear about other kitchen activities, challenges & successes. We are now posting an overview of what is discussed in our Roundtables – visit the blog category “Around the Table” to see notes of previous meetings.
Thurs, Jan 12, 2012, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs, Jun 14, 2012, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm To register:: Contact Shona Lam at shonal@foodbank.bc.ca. Although it is a free workshop, we kindly ask that you register so that we know who will be in attendance.
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave
Tue Nov 11 10:00am-12:00pm
Resourceful Cook – Cookies
Tue Nov 22 10:00am-12:00pm
Teaching Garden – Plan
Tue Nov 29 10:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm (no childminding)
Tue Nov 22 10:00am-12:00pm
Teaching Garden – Plan
Tue Nov 29 10:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm (no childminding)
4. HOMESTEADING MAMAS FOOD WORKSHOPS
All workshops are at the Kiwassa Neighbourhood House (2425 Oxford Street).
For more information visit - www.homesteadingmamas.wordpress.com
No-Knead Bread Workshop
Join us for our beginners bread-baking class and learn a few simple techniques to create delicious & memorable bread in your own home! We will focus on techniques that help save time, effort and money while producing loaves with a moist crumb, crusty crust that look and taste incredible! No experience is necessary. All supplies and equipment are included but bring your apron and be ready to get your hands in the dough. You will leave with a basic recipe card & surprise to help you get started.
November 21st
6 - 9pm
Cost: $35
Holiday Canning - Gifts in a Jar
This class will teach the basics of canning and preserving food while focusing on items that are great gift ideas for the coming holiday season. Does your Grandma’s jam live in legend – only? Do you have the recipe but don’t know how to “put it up”? Let us help you recreate the delicious canned goods you remember or imagine for your pantry! No experience necessary. You will learn all the basics including supplies and kitchen prep, how to prep fruits & veggies, the water-bath canning method, and other tips & strategies for canning at home! All participants will walk away with a sampling of jalapeno or red-pepper jelly made during the evening. We will also be doing a small demonstration on how to bottle your very own flavored vinegars.
Tuesday, November 29th OR Monday, December 5th
6 - 9pm
Cost: $35
Homemade Yogurt
This workshop will teach you the basic steps of making your own yogurt. It is simple, cost effective and takes very little time - with fantastic results.
All participants will take home a small sample of homemade yogurt and the tools to do it at home!
Monday, January 16th OR Monday, January 30th
6 - 9pm
Cost: $35
To register contact 604-764-5103 or 604-312-1887 or thehomesteadingmamas@gmail.com
Payment is required a week in advance of the class to ensure your spot. We can accept paypal or cheque. 50% of payment will be refunded should you need to cancel. All workshops are at the Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
5. FOODSAFE LEVEL ONE COURSE
We all have questions when it comes to food safety. What should we be concerned with when handling food in our kitchens? What’s safe and what isn’t in our day-to-day work in the kitchen? Come learn the basics about safe food handling in a friendly classroom environment. This is a provincially recognized course taught by qualified instructors. It is suitable for individuals who have a grade 8 or higher reading comprehension level.
Sat, Mar 31, 2012, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave. Vancouver, BC
Cost: $50.00 – $95.00 (sliding scale)To register: Contact Darlene Tanaka, at 604-216-2325 or darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
Please note: Lunch is not provided, so please bring a lunch. Registration is limited to 20 per class. Payment required upon registration. Cancellations must be done at the latest, 72 hours before. No refunds for no-shows. The workshop may be rescheduled if registration numbers are not met.
6. COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES
These free, two hour roundtable are an opportunity to meet other community kitchen leaders, to share and hear about other kitchen activities, challenges & successes. We are now posting an overview of what is discussed in our Roundtables – visit the blog category “Around the Table” to see notes of previous meetings.
Thurs, Jan 12, 2012, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs, Jun 14, 2012, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm To register:: Contact Shona Lam at shonal@foodbank.bc.ca. Although it is a free workshop, we kindly ask that you register so that we know who will be in attendance.
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave
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Volunteer
1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection is a grassroots food security group supporting residents to access healthy and affordable food. We are developing a number of community based food initiatives, including community gardening, bulk buying groups, school gardens, canning workshops,community kitchens and more and are looking for individuals interested in hands-on project coordination. Check out our projects. Call Ian @ 604-718-5895
2. THE FOOD 2 U PROGRAM
The Food 2 U Program is a partnership between the Vancouver Food Bank and Vancouver Coastal Health. The program delivers food to homebound seniors or persons with a disability most Tuesday mornings and is looking for volunteer drivers (with their own car) and passengers. Mileage will be reimbursed for those using their vehicles. Volunteers must be able to work well with people and be physically able to lift 20-25 lb grocery bags. Familiarity with the downtown area is an asset. For further information, please contact Jan Russell at (604)301-3886.
Jobs
1. GENERAL MANAGER – THE GREATER VANCOUVER FOOD BANK SOCIETY
The General Manager of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society (GVFBS) is a newly created executive position responsible for overseeing the operations of the organization, managing the employees, assigning resources, coordinating the efforts of volunteers, executing the objectives of the strategic plan, and tracking progress against the budget. The incumbent functions within a strategic and policy framework established by the CEO and the Board and contributes to the organizational strategy, policy development and budget creation. Internally focused, and reporting directly to the CEO, the GM provides direction and structure for program areas and develops, implements and monitors programs to ensure achievement of organizational goals consistent with the mission of the GVFBS.
The ideal candidate has provided general management and operational oversight within a multi-faceted and complex organization, preferably with some exposure to the not-for-profit sector. As the right hand person to the CEO, the GM will possess exceptional leadership characteristics and knowledge of all functional areas within a business operation including finance, information technology, human resources, administration, planning and logistics. Outstanding communication, mentoring and overall interpersonal skills combined with personal values of compassion, integrity and social service are required.
For more info: http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=241739&eng=true&fs=true
Please provide a cover letter and résumé in confidence to: Shaun Carpenter or Esther McGregor at
pfm@pfmsearch.com
Pinton Forrest & Madden / Panorama Search Partners
Suite 2020,
1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
Tel: 604.689.9970
E-mail: pfm@pfmsearch.com
The Food 2 U Program is a partnership between the Vancouver Food Bank and Vancouver Coastal Health. The program delivers food to homebound seniors or persons with a disability most Tuesday mornings and is looking for volunteer drivers (with their own car) and passengers. Mileage will be reimbursed for those using their vehicles. Volunteers must be able to work well with people and be physically able to lift 20-25 lb grocery bags. Familiarity with the downtown area is an asset. For further information, please contact Jan Russell at (604)301-3886.
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Jobs
1. GENERAL MANAGER – THE GREATER VANCOUVER FOOD BANK SOCIETY
The General Manager of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society (GVFBS) is a newly created executive position responsible for overseeing the operations of the organization, managing the employees, assigning resources, coordinating the efforts of volunteers, executing the objectives of the strategic plan, and tracking progress against the budget. The incumbent functions within a strategic and policy framework established by the CEO and the Board and contributes to the organizational strategy, policy development and budget creation. Internally focused, and reporting directly to the CEO, the GM provides direction and structure for program areas and develops, implements and monitors programs to ensure achievement of organizational goals consistent with the mission of the GVFBS.
The ideal candidate has provided general management and operational oversight within a multi-faceted and complex organization, preferably with some exposure to the not-for-profit sector. As the right hand person to the CEO, the GM will possess exceptional leadership characteristics and knowledge of all functional areas within a business operation including finance, information technology, human resources, administration, planning and logistics. Outstanding communication, mentoring and overall interpersonal skills combined with personal values of compassion, integrity and social service are required.
For more info: http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=241739&eng=true&fs=true
Please provide a cover letter and résumé in confidence to: Shaun Carpenter or Esther McGregor at
pfm@pfmsearch.com
Pinton Forrest & Madden / Panorama Search Partners
Suite 2020,
1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
Tel: 604.689.9970
E-mail: pfm@pfmsearch.com
