Foodbank Hub Volunteer

Wythenshawe Foodbank are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.

We are looking for volunteers to support the food bank team in managing our food donations. Food donations are sorted, weighed and packed ready for distribution.

Key tasks

• Ensure that incoming stock is checked, weighed, and recorded
• Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out-of-date and weighing these out separately
• Prepare stock orders for the foodbank centre and/or emergency food boxes, as appropriate
• Assist in undertaking an annual stock take as detailed in the foodbank operating manual

Skills required

• Strong team player
• Has an eye for detail
• Organised and self-motivated
• Happy with some heavy lifting

Benefits of volunteering

• Using your existing skills to make a difference
• Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the community
• Make a real difference to the running of the food bank

Impact of your role

• Helping to drive efficiencies in the running of the food bank
• Protecting the future of the food bank
• Developing the reach of the food bank

You will be given all the required training and support before starting your role.
You will have a main contact throughout your time volunteering.