The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for providing general maintenance support for the Wetaskiwin facility and will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The Maintenance Technician will be required to be on a rotating on call schedule. MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HATCHERY.

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

• Maintain, repair and overhaul of building and production equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and improvements or modifications to production equipment
• Support projects including working on project teams as required in the design, installation and commissioning of new or modified equipment
• Maintain complete and accurate records of maintenance inspections and repairs, preventative maintenance activities and meter readings
• Schedule / track / complete preventative maintenance on all equipment, machinery and boilers
• Schedule / track preventative maintenance on all trucks
• Sourcing and inventory control of machinery and hatchery parts
• Working independently, troubleshoot machine problems and devise solutions
• Responding to maintenance issues and alarms, after hours and on weekends and holidays, is required on a rotational basis
• Work with hatchery and quality teams to ensure proper operation of hatchery equipment including incubators and hatchers
• Seasonal grounds maintenance and record keeping
• Support production with setting eggs into incubators
• Other duties as assigned

What we have to offer you:

• Competitive wages + Benefits + Pension
• Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment
• Commitment to Learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will bring:

• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Practical experience performing as a maintenance technician in an industrial setting
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills
• Basic computer skills are required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, a self-starter who can multi-task and change priorities

• A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license is required
• A valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s license is an asset
• HVAC experience an asset
• Industrial Mechanic (millwright) or equivalent work experience would be an asset

If interested, please apply to our job posting online.


We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

The Costco Customer Business Development Manager is a vital part of the Costco Customer Business Team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and strengthening customer relationships, managing, and growing both MLF and Costco by bringing innovative ideas and expertise to the customer. 

This is an exciting entrepreneurial role where you will have the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing retailers in the Canadian market.  Costco has a unique retail strategy, which provides the tremendous opportunity to work on customer specific initiatives and gain valuable experience working closely with both the customer and MLF’s cross functional teams to execute new and innovative opportunities.


Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 5, 2024. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Understand Costco’s unique strategy and build strong relationships with Costco Buyers to exceed their expectations and create customer and member value
• Lead the complete sales process through new innovation launches, negotiation, forecasting, trade fund management, gap closing, and business reviews.
• Develop and execute plans to deliver annual volume and gross profit and targets
• Identify new items to sell to Costco based on consumer, market and customer insight
• Build item presentations that include pricing, retail slopes, product specifications, samples, consumer and market trends
• Work diligently with customer and cross functional teams to create and launch new items to grow our mutual businesses
• Some overnight travel is required between Mississauga, Vancouver and Ottawa

What You’ll Bring:

• 5-7 years of retail food industry or consumer packaged goods sales experience 
• University Degree – Business education preferred 
• Strong commercial sense and industry knowledge 
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 
• Self-management and organizational skills 
• Creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team 
• Ability to “think on one’s feet” and make decisions independently in a fast-paced environment 
• Focused on value-added selling 
• Leadership and emotional maturity 
• Valid driver’s license 
• Proficient computer skills 
• Category Management expertise 
• Strong Negotiation skills 

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

The Opportunity:

The HR Services Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support for the HR Services department.  This role is the point of contact for all SAP HR related questions and the second level support for the SAP Manager Self-Service (MSS) portal.  Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for the accurate and timely management of SAP HR data, conducting audits to identify, resolve or prevent errors and inaccurate data, and generate reports as required.  Accountable for delivering consistent and high-quality customer service, the HR Services Coordinator will also provide general HR administration support and counsel to the business related to HR programs and processes, in adherence to service level standards; proactively identifying and providing process improvement recommendations to management.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 12, 2024. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• General administration of HR programs and services in accordance with standard operating procedures and service level agreements established with the HR Centres of Excellence (COEs)
• Accurately and efficiently respond to inquiries regarding HR systems, policies, programs and administrative procedures using case management system software; escalating to HR COEs when necessary
• Ensure HR systems data integrity, resolve issues and make recommendations for process improvements as necessary
• Maintain accurate documentation for HR processes including Process Flows/SLAs/Work Instructions/Dashboards, and others as required.
• Perform HR systems maintenance, audits and relevant reporting in accordance to plans and established guidelines
• Support HR Services execution activities in accordance to plans and established guidelines
• Identify and implement general process improvements

What You’ll Bring:

• Demonstrated customer service focus with ability to forge partnerships within the business
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team in a collaborative manner
• Ability to handle information with accuracy, security and confidentiality
• Exceptional organizational skills and a proven ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with capability to adapt to audience needs
• Detail-oriented and organized to perform audits and validations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while delivering effective results within tight timelines
• Analytical
• Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment for effective decision making
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset
• Post-secondary degree with a concentration in Business Administration or Human Resources preferred
• 1 to 2 years of working experience in Human Resources
• CHRP/CHRL designation is preferred
• Proficient use of MS Office applications with focus in Excel, and Web-based applications
• HRIS systems knowledge (SAP) and applications (ESS/MSS) preferred

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will be part of a team of shift engineers that provide 24/7 coverage for our food processing facilities. Working in a unionized environment, you will be responsible for operating ammonia and freon refrigeration equipment, boilers, water tests, WWTP, and related auxiliaries while monitoring all water distribution, performing rounds and operating checks on equipment, responding to operations' requests for services, and following up on alarms and taking action to rectify deficiencies. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 10. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

What You’ll Bring:

• You have a 3rd Class Stationary Engineer license or refrigeration B and three to five years’ experience in a shift/operating engineer role. 
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, would be an asset.
• Must be able to work rotating 12 hour shifts with overtime as required. 
• Preference will be given to applicants holding a 3rd Class Stationary Engineer.
• Wages $33.94 per hour, plus $0.75/hr premium

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best..

The Opportunity:

The Financial Analyst (FA) assists in coordinating the financial reporting and analysis activities in the Brandon operations.  This position works closely with operations to accurately reflect the results, ensure internal controls are in place and monitored, and provide expertise and support. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 6, 2024. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Report and provide explanations for all finished goods inventory changes 
• Investigate variances, determine root causes, and recommend actions to minimize.
• Provide overhead management support to assigned Budget Manager and Finance Manager.  
• Analysis on all aspect of the Inventory for Finished Goods both locally and at 3rd party warehouse locations.  Understand driving activities and provide analytics to assist management.  Put controls in place to minimize variances and meet with stakeholders to review monthly results
• Assist in the annual overhead budgeting process.
• Play a key role in key tasks of the period end close process.  
• Complete analysis and reporting on balance sheet accounts relating to Inventory and ensure controls are in place, and items are accounted for.
• Participate and review physical counts and the resulting adjustments.  Provide analysis to the key stakeholders on any impacts of the physical counts.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager on special projects as assigned.
• Provide coverage for Finance Team Members as required.
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures
• Provide leadership in formulating reports (both recurring and ad-hoc) which highlight opportunities and our progress in minimizing costs.
• Provide analytical support to the Brandon facility.
• Be active and participate in Six Sigma projects.  Strive to Six Sigmatize the FA function
• Critical weekly and monthly deadlines are met and provide accurate and timely reporting
• Overhead management support provided to Assigned Budget Manager
• Support Plant Continuous Improvement projects and achievement plant targets

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in an Accounting program

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and MS Access
• Knowledge of BPCS Software / SAP environment is an asset
• The ability to work cross-functionally
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership and team building skills

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

The Opportunity:

Our pork processing plant in Brandon is currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and energetic individual to join the Maple Leaf family.  Are you motivated, ready to be challenged and are driven to succeed in an environment that rewards success?  Get a fresh start with Maple Leaf Foods.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by **. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Our pork processing plant in Brandon is currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and energetic individual to join the Maple Leaf family.  Are you motivated, ready to be challenged and are driven to succeed in an environment that rewards success?  Get a fresh start with Maple Leaf Foods.

What You’ll Bring:

• Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate is required
• Minimum two years of experience as a Millwright, preferable in a food production facility
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Highly motivated – able to work well with minimal supervision

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Our pork processing plant in Brandon is currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and energetic individual to join the Maple Leaf family.  Are you motivated, ready to be challenged and are driven to succeed in an environment that rewards success?  Get a fresh start with Maple Leaf Foods.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 30. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Our pork processing plant in Brandon is currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and energetic individual to join the Maple Leaf family.  Are you motivated, ready to be challenged and are driven to succeed in an environment that rewards success?  Get a fresh start with Maple Leaf Foods.

What You’ll Bring:

• Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate is required
• Minimum two years of experience as a Millwright, preferable in a food production facility
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Highly motivated – able to work well with minimal supervision

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Maple Leaf Foods is hiring for our 6:00AM and 7:30AM shifts! 

Maple Leaf Foods, Lethbridge Pork, focuses in quick-chilled specialty pork cuts for the markets of Japan and Singapore. The plant processes approximately 1,500 hogs per day for one 8-hour shift. It operates year-round, five days per week, processing the best pork in the world.
 
Position Summary
The Production Worker full-time position is responsible for performing packaging, clean-up and other elemental activities related to food processing. 

Responsibilities: 

• Slaughter Hogs, clean carcasses, and extract inedible parts from carcass.
• Feed cartons into machines.
• Check and weigh materials and/or product.
• Manually pack product into bags, cartons, or other containers.
• Remove finished goods cartons from conveyer and place on pallets.
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: Up to $24.55/hr (includes starting rate of $17.70 + production bonus potential)
• Retention bonus payable in December of up to $1,000.00 for production
• Opportunity for overtime 
• Benefits available approximately 3 months after start date
• Pension
• Perks and discounts on entertainment, travel, attractions, shopping, sports and more
• All PPE is provided to employees (hard hat, boots, jacket, etc.)
• Shifts do not rotate
• Support of a union
• Highly automated and fast paced learning environment
• Opportunities for growth and development

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.

Application can be made online or submit resume in person at 4141 1st Ave South Lethbridge.

The Financial Analyst (FA) assists in coordinating the financial reporting and analysis activities in the Brandon operations.  This position works closely with operations to accurately reflect the results, ensure internal controls are in place and monitored, and provide expertise and support.  

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 3, 2024. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Report and provide explanations for variances/vitals weekly
• Investigate variances, determine root causes, and recommend actions to minimize.
• Provide overhead management support to assigned Budget Manager and Finance Manager.  
• Data Analysis.  Understand cost driving activities and provide analytics to assist management.  Put controls in place to minimize variances.
• Assist in the annual overhead budgeting process.
• Play a key role in the period end close process.  
• Coordinate period end inventory (Packaging/Spare Parts) counts, investigate & provide explanations for variances that occur
• Support the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts relating to Brandon Manufacturing and ensure controls are in place, and items are accounted for.
• Collaborate with Senior Finance Analyst on special projects as assigned.
• Provide coverage for Finance Team Members as required.
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures
• Provide leadership in formulating reports (both recurring and ad-hoc) which highlight opportunities and our progress in minimizing costs.
• Provide analytical support to the Brandon facility.
• Be active and participate in Six Sigma projects.  Strive to Six Sigmatize the FA function

What You’ll Bring:

POSITION OUTCOMES:

• Critical weekly and monthly deadlines are met and provide accurate and timely reporting
• Overhead management support provided to assigned Budget Manager
• Support Plant Continuous Improvement projects and achievement plant targets

    
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary education in an Accounting program

    
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and MS Access
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset
• The ability to work cross-functionally
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing- Deli and Specialty Meats, the entrepreneurial marketing manager will lead the development and commercialization of our premium sliced meats strategy inclusive of our flagship brand Maple Leaf Natural Selections, and Schneiders.  This position is to continue to drive focus and impact within the sliced meats space and requires strong strategic innovations skill paired with business management fundamentals.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 28. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Develop and execute category strategies that capitalize on our brand positions to drive channel growth and share gains
• Develop consumer-centric innovation to address consumer pain points, and lead the commercialization of new product innovations, working with cross-functional stakeholders including product development, finance, revenue management, operations, packaging, graphics, & purchasing to ensure successful, on-time launches
• Initiate category specific brand management and communication in collaboration with Brand team
• Partner with Revenue Management lead to ensure price and promotional strategies are optimized
• Work closely with Sales to understand and execute against specific customer strategies or tactics
• Consistently leverage data and develop insights from Nielsen and internal data sources to provide category share and financial reporting and analysis for the category, including weekly, monthly, and annual rhythms as well as ad hoc analyses
• Analyze brands, market, and competitive trends and recommend suitable actions
• Participate in MLF’s annual budgeting and five-year planning process

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus track record of results within a CPG environment.
• Must be proactive and performance driven, have a bias for action and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing a large complex business with a proven success in market with brand management.
• A strong team player, mentor and coach to direct reports & cross-functional team members with well-developed “people interaction” skill set.
• The ability to adapt easily to changing market dynamics.
• Competency requirements:
  • Commercial Acumen, Budget Planning & P&L Management– Solid understanding of key drivers of the budget process and P&L's with ability to recommend changes required to move the business forward.  Set consumer pricing strategy for RSP& FSP with supporting propositions, programs and evaluations
  • Business Understanding and Insights - Demonstrates the ability to understand, manipulate and draw conclusions from internal & external data sources.  Demonstrates ability to build, track, and course correct business plans to achieve targets.
  • Business Reviews & Plans – Leads the annual business planning process assessing current business.  Plans include objectives and strategies for each opportunity, spending levels, pricing/costing assumptions, volume/consumption builds, risk analysis, and an integrated marketing calendar.
  • Sales Knowledge & Connectivity - Demonstrates understanding of customer strategies and motivations and applies to marketing planning process & initiative execution.
  • Strategic Leadership - Demonstrates big picture thinking with an ability to clearly articulate a strategic direction, justified with sound fact-based rationale. Sells ideas and recommendations through to management convincingly.
  • Strategic Communications – To develop and execute disruptive and breakthrough marketing campaigns and creative.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.