Kitchen Assistants-Hills are Alive - Miywasin Society

Organization profile:
An Aboriginal Service Delivery Center Serving Medicine Hat and Area. Our Vision Celebrate our Aboriginal Cultures, Gather Together and Share, Respect our Diversity, Build Our Future Our Services: Counseling program Transitional Housing, Youth Development, Cultural Program, Community Helpers Program Computer Access Program Elders Program and other services. More...

Position description:
Assist in the kitchen during the Hills are Alive event, at the Elkwater location. Volunteer activities include prepping food, assisting with cooking, and serving meals, washing dishes, maintaining cleanliness of dining area, general clean up in and throughout the kitchen and dining areas. Performing duties for breakfast, lunch and dinner servings.

Time commitment:
June 10 - 13, 2010 Times: Breakfast 7:00 am - 11:00 pm Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Supper 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Skills volunteer would practice/acquire:
Able to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment. Able to follow directions. Able to stand for long periods of time. Some walking required. Able to lift moderately heavy items. Able to complete a Criminal Records & Child Welfare Check, completion of a Miywasin Society volunteer application form. (forms provided by the Miywasin Society for those individuals interested in the volunteer application process)

Training provided:
Supervision provided.

Benefits for the volunteer:
Opportunity to learn about the Aboriginal culture. Meals provided during shifts worked. Invitation to attend the evening concert event. Opportunity to camp in the Elkwater area. Opportunity to build relationships and interact with others. Excellent opportunity to build volunteer hours for those pursuing post-secondary studies in the food industry.