Research & Development Volunteer (Remote – Cold Calling | U.S. & Canada)

Two Volunteer Opportunities

Organization: FoodRecovery.org

Location: Canada - Fully Remote

Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

Commitment: Flexible schedule, approx. 5-9 hrs/week for 2-months with an opportunity to increase hours based on availability.

If you are passionate about making a difference, please consider volunteering with us!

FoodRecovery.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting wasted food and food insecurity at the same time. Through our platform, we connect organizations with surplus food to communities in need, championing sustainability by diverting edible food away from landfills.

Update (we are seeking one more volunteer to primarily cover Canada) - We are seeking two motivated volunteers to support our Research & Development (R&D) efforts through outbound cold calling across the United States and Canada. This is a fully remote role ideal for individuals interested in research, communications, and business development while volunteering in nonprofit work.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a direct impact on food insecurity and environmental sustainability.
• Use your professional skills for good.
• Gain hands-on experience in a growing nonprofit.
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team.

Volunteer Commitment

We are offering 2-month volunteer intervals, with flexible schedules depending on the role and your availability. All your help would be 100% done remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct outbound cold calls to organizations, professionals, and stakeholders across the U.S. and Canada.
• Introduce our initiatives clearly and professionally.
• Gather insights, feedback, and relevant data to support our efforts.
• Maintain accurate call logs and notes in the provided system.
• Identify potential collaboration or partnership opportunities.
• Follow provided scripts while adapting naturally to conversations.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for making a difference.
• Reliability and a willingness to collaborate.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable making high-volume outbound calls.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Prior experience in customer service, sales, or outreach is a plus (not required).
• Alignment with our mission and values.

Ready to Get Involved?

If you’re excited about reducing food waste, supporting communities in need, and using your talents for good, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain:

• Make a meaningful impact on ending hunger and preventing edible food from going to waste.
• ​​Hands-on experience in research and development processes.
• Opportunities for mentorship, networking, and skill-building.
• Real-world communication and outreach skills.
• Collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven team.
• Join a community of changemakers working toward a more food secure and sustainable world.
• Letters of recommendation upon request.

How to Apply:

Please submit an email (no attachments at this time please):

• A brief e-mail introduction about yourself.
• Your availability (start date, and hour per week).
• Any relevant experience.
• Why are you interested in volunteering with us?

If you have questions:

Please send an email to amanda@foodrecovery.org.

• We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who are eager to learn, contribute, and make an impact.