This role involves providing direct support to people who use our foodbank; packing their food parcels and making them feel comfortable.
Key tasks
- Prepare food parcels for collection adding extra items as instructed.
- Tidy up as required during the session.
- Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support, using the Pathways team
- Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/session supervisor
Impact of your role
- Helping to ensure a dignified experience to anyone visiting the foodbank
- Signposting people for further support which can help lift them from poverty
Skills
- Strong team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathetic
- Has an eye for detail
- Organised and self-motivated
- Physically fit enough to lift heavy shopping bags
Details
- Accessibility
role is physically demanding - Age restrictions
over 18 - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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