As a community-based organization FoodShare learns from its volunteers and depends on their energy. FoodShare embraces the values and guiding principles expressed in the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement. FoodShare staff and volunteers work together - treating each other with kindness and respect.

Values for Volunteer Involvement

Volunteer involvement is vital to a just and democratic society.
If fosters civic responsibility, participation and interaction.

Volunteer involvement strengthens communities.
It promotes change and development by identifying and responding to community needs.

Volunteer involvement mutually benefits both the volunteer and the organization.
It increase the capacity of organizations to accomplish their goals, and provides volunteers with opportunities to develop and contribute.

Volunteer involvement is based on relationships.
Volunteers are expected to act with integrity and be respectful and responsive to others with whom they interact.

Guiding Principles for Volunter Involvement

Voluntary organizations recognize that volunteers are a vital human resource and will commit to the appropriate infrastructure to support volunteers.
The organization’s practices ensure effective volunteer involvement. The organization commits to providing a safe and supportive environment for volunteers.

Volunteers make a commitment and are accountable to the organization.
Volunteers will act with respect for beneficiaries and community.
Volunteers will act responsibly and with integrity.

Our Diversity Statement

At FoodShare, we welcome, respect and celebrate diversity, and are nourished by new energy and experiences.

We embrace everyone, regardless of race, class, ethnic origin, gender, varying degrees of ability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion or age.

Like a healthy garden - which thrives whena a wide variety of plants, and insects work together in harmony - diversity makes us strong.

Welcome to FoodShare: polyculture everywhere!