In its operation, the Seed utilizes between 125 and 150 volunteers on a rotating basis. Between 20 and 30 volunteers serve each day. These dedicated people handle much of the work required in our day-to-day operation.  As well as contributing their physical and mental energies, volunteers become part of our Mustard Seed Family.  We share in life by working and growing together.

Individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact:

Operations Coordinator
Brent Donovan
Phone: (250) 953-1584
Email:  brentdonovan@mustardseed.ca

VOLUNTEER Opportunities (for Victoria only)

Reception & Front Desk Volunteer
Regular Office Hours are from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Volunteer's can sign up for AM or PM shifts. There is some flexibility with the hours & shifts / days. Duties Include:
- Answering Phones
- Interacting with the Public
- Greeting Donors
- Assisting with light office work


Food Hamper Intake Volunteer
The duty is to greet clients and make them feel comfortable and welcome while being interviewed for a food hamper. You will interview clients at an individual station. During the interview, the client may indicate that they have additional needs to be met. You may have to discern such needs as special food items, advocacy, counselling, support, referrals or housing. They may just want someone to listen to them, so your friendly personality will be a welcome addition to providing assistance.

Food bank hours are from 9:00am-2:00pm. There are two shifts available: 9:00am-12:00pm or
12:00pm -2:00pm. We are open four days of each week. Shifts & individual days can be flexible if necessary.


Warehouse & Shipping / Receiving Volunteer
There are two main volunteer areas in the warehouse. As food donations are received, they are sorted and organized. Some lifting is required. Second, hampers are put together from the available donations in our warehouse. These packers & shoppers assemble hampers according to pick lists.

Food bank hours are from 9:00am-2:00pm. We are open four days of each week.