Posted Dec 15, 2025Community Outreach Worker – Winter Relief
Description
Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society
Looking for a Temporary, Part-time, Fixed term contract Community Outreach Worker – Winter Relief
$26–$28 an hour
The Community Outreach Worker – Winter Relief supports NVSSS’s Winter Emergency Initiative by providing weekend coverage for meal service, winter survival supply distribution, cultural wellness activities, and client support. This role plays a key part in helping vulnerable individuals stay safe, warm, and connected during the winter months.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
KPI Tracking & Reporting
- Track meals served, winter kits distributed, and cultural activity attendance.
Food Security & Distribution
- Work closely with our Food Service department to prepare and serve hot, nutritious meals on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Manage inventory for Winter Survival Kits and Christmas Hampers.
- Purchase or coordinate delivery of groceries and supplies for weekend programming.
Cultural Wellness & Client Support
- Host weekend cultural wellness activities and schedule Elders/Knowledge Keepers.
- Maintain a culturally safe and welcoming environment.
- Provide support, observe client needs, and refer individuals to weekday caseworkers.
- Monitor spending for food and winter supplies within grant budget.
- Work with the Executive Director and Shelter Manager to meet all grant deliverables.
What You Will Do
- Serve hot, healthy weekend meals.
- Distribute winter clothing, survival kits, and holiday hampers.
- Facilitate cultural wellness activities.
- Keep simple records for grant reporting.
Who You Are
- Reliable, compassionate, and community-focused.
- Comfortable preparing meals for groups.
- Organized and able to manage basic budgets and inventory.
- Respectful, trauma-informed, and culturally aware.
- Experience in social services or Indigenous cultural settings is an asset.
Requirements
- Ability to work every Saturday and Sunday (10:00 AM–6:00 PM).
- Successful criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
- Legal ability to work in Canada.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (supplies, food trays, storage items).
- Willingness to follow NVSSS safety and Working Alone procedures.
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Food Safety Certification (preferred)
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention/CPI Certification (preferred)
- Class 5 BC Driver’s License & access to a reliable vehicle (required)
How to Apply
Please submit your resume through Indeed.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
For more information please visit www.indeed.com
