The FOOD clubs are intended to help people to gain access to good quality food at a substantially discounted price and at the same time we endeavor to tackle the issue of food waste. Our volunteers are vital in continuing to deliver this critical programme to the local communities.
Duration: Ongoing
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: Some of the tasks are taking delivery of the week's food from Fareshare, practise good hygiene by ensuring the area is clean and free of any risks. Making sure the delivery is accurate and all items are within date. Putting together boxes of food for the food club members. Run the club and deal with customers in a friendly and professional manner. Complete checklists demonstrating our rigorous hygiene and safety measures. Lifting crates and tidying up at the end.
Training: We will provide Food Hygiene level 2, Allergy Awareness, Manual Handling training.
Skill and Qualifications Required: We are looking for reliable and committed volunteers. Our volunteers need to be friendly, non-judgemental and have a willingness to help their communities.
Areas of Interest: Community, Families, Foodbanks, Hunger, Poverty
Opportunity suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Indoor, Long term commitment, Older people, University students, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Customer Services, Food banks
Skills gained in this role: Cleaning and tidying, Listening, Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes
Opportunity Accessibility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Automatic opening doors
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Family Action
Organisation Profile: We provide weekly food boxes to the community for £3.50.
Charity number: 264713
