This role involves supporting the food bank team in managing food donations. Food donations are sorted, weighed and packed ready for distribution to people in crisis. By helping to organise and prepare food safely and efficiently, you ensure that individuals and families receive the essential support they need, offering practical help and hope at a time when it matters most.

Key tasks:‍

• Ensure that all Trussell Trust warehousing procedures and processes are followed as per the food bank operating manual
• Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them warmly
• Check, weigh and record incoming stock accurately
• Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out-of-date and weighing these out separately
• Keep the warehouse clean and tidy at all times, checking for evidence of pests and notifying the project manager of any concerns
• Prepare stock orders for the food bank centre and/or emergency food boxes, as required
• Assist in undertaking an annual stock take as detailed in the food bank operating manual
• Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the food bank team
• Time commitment: Minimum of 2 hours and up to 4 hours per week (regular weekly commitment-Warehouse operates on a Monday and Friday)

Benefits of volunteering:‍

• Use your existing skills to make a meaningful difference
• Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the community
• Know that your contribution directly supports people experiencing crisis
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive team

Impact of your role:‍

• Helping to drive efficiencies in the running of the food bank so support reaches people faster
• Protecting the future of the food bank by ensuring food is well managed and safe
• Developing the reach of the food bank across the community
• Ensuring that families and individuals receive food that is sorted with care and dignity

Support:‍

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

Time commitment: Minimum of 2 hours and up to 4 hours per week (regular weekly commitment).

A great opportunity to help and make a real difference for people. To volunteer with us please click here and complete the form or contact Jonny Astill, Development Manager at email jonny@tlc.org.uk or tel.: 07859 771292 for more information.