Overview
Hope Market is a new initiative by The Salvation Army Calgary, serving the Forest Lawn community and beyond. Hope Market provides groceries to those in need – whether it is for themselves or their family. It is located at our East Campus (#100 – 5115, 17 Ave SE).
Hope Market Personal Shopper
The role of being a personal shopper provides clients with assistance in choosing groceries that meet their needs and creates a dignified shopping experience. You will be directly working with clients from diverse backgrounds. This will require a friendly and patient attitude, as well as active listening. The shifts are Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Volunteers need to be 18 years of age for this opportunity.
Why Volunteer?
When you choose to volunteer with Hope Market, you are directly assisting with providing the basic needs of food and nutrition. Helping a family shop directly puts food on tables and changes lives. Your impact is immediate and brings relief to those feeling the pressures of economic instability.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become one of the largest non-governmental direct providers of social services in the country. We give hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada.
In 1887 The Salvation Army began its work in Calgary by opening our first church in the city, The Calgary Citadel Corps. Over the years, The Salvation Army in Calgary continued to grow, increasing its social and religious services into three churches, one hospice and one social services unit.
In 2005, our social services were amalgamated into one unit presently known as “Community Services (Calgary)” and our goal is to offer hope through supportive services to strengthen our community.
When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of your community.