Overview of the role: 

This role involves providing direct support to people who use our food banks. Giving them their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and helping in our free community cafe making teas and coffees. 

Key tasks

• Welcome clients to the foodbank centre
• Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session
• Distribute Food Parcels
• Offer a listening ear
• Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/session supervisor

About you 

• Strong team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Empathetic
• Has an eye for detail
• Organised and self-motivated

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 your food bank Impact of your role
• Helping to ensure a dignified experience to anyone visiting a food bank

You will be given all the required training and support before starting your role.