Sprouts is run by a group of smart, energetic volunteers that enjoy taking their own initiative and making things happen. Would you like to be one of them?

We are always looking for social and energetic people. If you have any questions, or if you have an exciting idea you would like to see executed, please email our volunteer coordinator, Debbie, at volunteer@ubcsprouts.ca. Everyone is welcome!

In the meantime, please check the About section to get a bit of background on the Sprouts organization at UBC, and the kinds of activites we are involved with.

Benefits of Volunteering

We appreciate the help of all our volunteers! Sprouts would simply not exist without all the hard work they put in. In return, volunteers often develop useful, transferrable skills. All active volunteers are automatically members of Sprouts and, in addition, can make in-store purchases at cost.

Ready to be a part of Canada's largest student run food co-op? Then come volunteer with Sprouts!
Please fill out this application form and specify what area(s) you are interested in volunteering!

Questions?
Email Debbie, the Sprouts Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@ubcsprouts.ca

Volunteer Positions available

in the STORE/CAFE:
Tasks and duties will involve...

Interacting with customers, serving soup and processing cash transactions.

Cleaning and sanitizing all dishes and equipment.

Making coffee, reheating soup and restocking produce.

Processing bulk buying and Sprouts Box orders.

Tracking spoiled food and cafe usage.

Keeping the store and cafe space clean and tidy.

Answering phone and taking messages.

Answering customers' questions and/or forwarding them on to the appropriate Board Member.

Currently, our weekly store/cafe volunteering opportunities are almost full. There are a few shifts left at specific time spots. If the shifts don't fit with your schedule, don't fret! You will be placed on our shift coverage list which will offer you the chance to gain store/cafe experience!

in the KITCHEN for the Cafe:
Tasks and duties will involve...

Cooking up a storm in an industrial kitchen to make the soup, bread, and baked goods that we sell in Sprouts.

Arriving on time and staying for the duration of your shift or notifying the Kitchen Coordinator as soon as possible if you are unable to make your shift.

Respecting the rules of the kitchen as set by the AMS Food Services to ensure our continued use of the facilities.

Preparing food following Food Safety guidelines

Cleaning up the kitchen

Cooking shifts happens WEEKLY on Sunday @ 2pm & Tuesday @ 4pm in AMS Kitchen
*If you are interested in cafe cooking, we ask that you sign up for shifts!*

in the KITCHEN for Community Eats:
Tasks and duties will involve...

Collecting donated produce and bread from local distributors.

Helping to create a vegan meal using donated produce and affordable grains/legumes acquired through Sprouts.

Serving lunch and assuring that patrons are aware of the goals and purpose of the project and the source of the food.

Community Eats Cooking happens every Thursday @ 5pm in AMS Kitchen, drop-ins welcome!

Sprouts Box:
Tasks and duties will involve...

Sorting and packing produce into boxes and delivering produce via bike.

Notifying the Sprouts Box coordinator if you are unable to make a shift.

Respecting and caring for the cargo bikes and facilities to ensure a continued partnership with the AMS Bike Co-op.

Being prepared to build strong calf muscles and/or learn about local and seasonal produce.

Love biking? Help us deliver our local and organic produce boxes to residents on campus! Bikers are needed for shifts less than an hour long every Monday afternoon around 1pm. If you're interested, email Alyse at sproutsbox@ubcsprouts.ca.