Community Grocery Store Volunteers — Cashier & General Support — Carrefour d’Entraide Lachine (September–December 2026)
Are you looking to gain hands-on work experience, develop customer service skills, and contribute to your local community?
Join Carrefour d’Entraide Lachine as a volunteer in its community grocery store. Volunteers can support the grocery store as a Cashier Volunteer or General Support Volunteer, depending on their interests and the needs of the team.
This is a great opportunity for young people looking to gain their first work experience, build transferable workplace skills, strengthen their resume, and gain experience in a supportive community environment.
Commitment:
Period: September to December 2026, with the possibility of renewal
Format: In-person
Location: 1168 Provost, Lachine, QC — basement level
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4 total
Cashier Volunteers: 2
General Support Volunteers: 2
Requirements:
No specific certification or previous experience is required.
Carrefour d’Entraide Lachine is looking for volunteers who are:
Motivated and responsible
Friendly and willing to learn
Comfortable working as part of a team
Organized and attentive
Interested in gaining practical work experience
Interested in supporting their local community
Key Responsibilities:
Cashier Volunteers
Process transactions at the cash register
Welcome and serve customers in a friendly and courteous manner
Handle the cash register responsibly
Help ensure the cash register operates properly
Keep the checkout area clean and organized
Help create a positive and welcoming experience for customers
General Support Volunteers
Help with the overall day-to-day operations of the grocery store
Stock and organize products
Ensure products and work areas remain clean and well organized
Assist with general cleaning when necessary
Help with various tasks based on the grocery store's needs
Work collaboratively with staff and other volunteers
What You'll Gain:
Practical experience in customer service and community service
An opportunity to gain a first workplace experience
Development of communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Cash-handling and transaction experience for volunteers working at the cash register
Experience with stocking, product organization, and grocery store operations
Transferable skills that can support future employment
Valuable experience for future opportunities in retail, customer service, and other public-facing roles
An opportunity to strengthen your resume while contributing to your local community
Professional volunteer experience and recognition
Ready to Build Your Experience?
Whether you're interested in customer service and cashier experience or prefer a more hands-on role supporting the grocery store's daily operations, this opportunity is a great way to develop practical skills in a welcoming community environment.
By volunteering with Carrefour d’Entraide Lachine, you'll gain experience that can strengthen your resume while contributing to an organization providing important services to the Lachine community.
Click "Apply" or if you have questions,
Email: leaders.wil@gmail.com
Subject: Community Grocery Store Volunteers — Carrefour d’Entraide Lachine
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