Foodbank Volunteer Driver
With reliance on the Foodbank increasing due to the Cost of Living Crisis the Volunteer Driver role is vital in helping us to deliver support to people and communities most in need. Volunteers are responsible for the delivery and distribution of food and supplies to the homes and families we support.
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly
Availability:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:
- Collect food and supply parcel(s) from Distribution Hub
- Deliver food parcels to homes, providing a professional and friendly service
- Check in / out at the Foodbank
Training:
- Upon joining the Foodbank as a volunteer you will receive a thorough induction and will be required to complete relevant training
Requirements: Own vehicle required, Driving license
Skill and Qualifications Required:
- A full driving license is required for the role
- Speak to your team leader or your volunteer coordinator if there are any problems or issues
Areas of Interest: Crisis Support, Families, Hunger
Opportunity suitable for: 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Driving, Food banks
Skills gained in this role: Leadership, Organising, Outdoor work, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: No
Opportunity Accessibility: Accessible toilets
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Oldham Foodbank
Organisation Profile: Frontline care professionals and support workers, such as doctors, health visitors, social workers, CAB, Police and crisis support identify people in need, and issue them with a food voucher for the Foodbank if it would help them. They will also offer and signpost to other kinds of support to help them through their crisis. A team of volunteers based at the Foodbank pack the food parcels, which contain a range of different foods to last the person and their family 7 days, as well as other items such as pet food, toiletries, sanitary products and cleaning products where available. Volunteers collect and sort food to check that it’s in date and pack it into trays, ready to be included in food parcels, and a group of volunteer drivers deliver the parcels to people's homes. As the Cost of Living Crisis continues to affect more families and households within our community the demand for our service continues to increase which is why we need the support of more volunteers.
