FOOD Club Volunteer - Heywood

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As a FOOD Club Volunteer, you will be part of the friendly team providing local families with an affordable way to access food whilst also saving food from landfill. This role would suit people who: (Skills and attributes needed)  Are friendly, non-judgmental and empathetic  Have an understanding of working with vulnerable families  Have an interest in or experience with working to tackle food insecurity or poverty  Are confident speaking to a diverse range of people and an active listener  Are able to work in a confidential environment  Are a team player  Are organised and proactive
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: 4th March 2022
End date: 30th June 2022
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly
Availability:

This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:

What’s involved?
 Receiving deliveries and ensuring the safe storage of food.
 Completing daily checks to keep food safe.
 Distributing food to member families
 Introducing families to new opportunities and activities through signposting
to local services and within the Children's Centres
 Contribute to a non-judgmental, safe space and support families emotional
wellbeing where needed.
 Volunteers will need to gain an understanding (appropriate to your role) of,
and comply with, all relevant Family Action Policies and procedures
Training:

Training and support you will receive
As a volunteer with Family Action, you will get:
• Access to our standard e-learning package, giving you a great basic
introduction to topics such as Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.
• Access to an accredited level 2 qualification in Food Safety and Hygiene for
Catering
• Access to the FOOD Club
• Face-to-face training to ensure that you are fully equipped with the
knowledge and skills needed for this role.
• Regular meetings with your supervisor to discuss any challenges you are
facing, and celebrate your progress in the role.
• Ongoing support from your supervisor and the wider team
Skill and Qualifications Required:

We are looking for volunteers who have a genuine interest in helping their community in a non judgemental manner. An interest in food poverty and healthy eating is not essential but would be an asset.
Areas of Interest: Community, Families, Foodbanks, Health and wellbeing, Hunger
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, Lending a helping hand
Skills gained in this role: Cleaning and tidying, Listening, Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes

About the host organisation
Hosted by: Heywood FOOD Club

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