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The Bread and Butter Thing – Volunteer packers

The Bread and Butter Thing – Volunteer packers
Organisation: One Manchester

Time for the opportunity:

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Description of opportunity:

The main duties will include

  • Assisting with unloading food items from the van
  • Making up food parcels
  • Assisting customers who are collecting their parcels
  • Help co-ordinate volunteers

We are looking for volunteers who are patient, non-judgemental and genuinely keen to help people who might be struggling financially.

It would also be suitable for somebody who has an interest in reducing food waste, but this is not a requirement. No formal training is required but you will need to observe certain H&S regulations such as effective manual handling.

You will also be required to keep basic records and be able to communicate effectively via telephone and text message.

 

Benefits:

  • Gain experience of planning, delivering and helping with events/activities
  • Gain experience of working with the public
  • Opportunity to increase self-confidence
  • Improve self-esteem
  • Enhance your communication and personal skills
  • Be part of something worthwhile that will benefit members of your community
  • Meet lots of different people
  • Hopefully have fun

 

There are no set skills required to volunteer, but we do ask that as a volunteer you:

  • Enjoy being with people
  • Like working as part of a team 
  • Enjoy helping others
  • Are able to deal with people politely and professionally
  • Adhere to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity ethos
  • Have good listening skills

There are currently no volunteer opportunities.