At various times throughout the year, Rochdale Foodbank join up with different local supermarkets to run 'food-drives', where customers of the supermarkets can donate to the foodbank whilst doing their shopping.
The Foodbank also regularly receives donations throughout the year from our various referral agents such as schools and churches.
We require a volunteer to coordinate the food drives and the collection of the various donations made throughout the year.
Key information
- Start Date: 3rd December 2025
- End Date: 3rd December 2026
- Volunteer: Monthly
- Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM, Saturday AM, Saturday PM
- Tasks: As a Food Drive Coordinator, you'll be the friendly face and driving force behind our supermarket collections. Some of the work required can be done remotely, for example, contacting volunteers by phone when collections from partner organisations are needed but for the food drives, your role will include:
Coordinating volunteer shifts and ensuring coverage at collection points
Liaising with supermarket staff to maintain smooth operations
Welcoming and supporting volunteers during their shifts
Engaging with shoppers to encourage donations and raise awareness
Collecting, sorting, and transporting donated items to our food bank partners - Training: There will be 'on the job' guidance from one of our established staff/volunteer members.
You don’t need prior experience—just a big heart and a bit of initiative.
Ideal qualities include:
Strong communication and people skills
Reliability and a proactive attitude
Basic organizational skills (scheduling, record-keeping)
Ability to motivate and support a small team of volunteers - Requirements: Own vehicle required, Driving license
- Interests: Community, Crisis Support, Families, Foodbanks, Hunger, Poverty, Social Welfare
- Activities: Administration, Food banks
- DBS Check: No
Coordinating volunteer shifts and ensuring coverage at collection points
Liaising with supermarket staff to maintain smooth operations
Welcoming and supporting volunteers during their shifts
Engaging with shoppers to encourage donations and raise awareness
Collecting, sorting, and transporting donated items to our food bank partners
You don’t need prior experience—just a big heart and a bit of initiative.
Ideal qualities include:
Strong communication and people skills
Reliability and a proactive attitude
Basic organizational skills (scheduling, record-keeping)
Ability to motivate and support a small team of volunteers