We are now recruiting more volunteers to join our existing friendly team.- Can spare a few hours weekly, monthly or occasionally?
- We offer a clean, safe and pleasant environment to work in.
- Volunteering helps to make friends at work and at our social events.
- You have the reward of helping others.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- It’s an opportunity to use your professional skills
- It can can help those looking to return to work or for older students to gain work experience
- People with mobility problems or medical problems are welcome
- We support volunteers with training
For more information about becoming a Volunteer or Coordinator, please email us at foodbanksidvalley@gmail.com, or phone us on 07936 917 507. We will be pleased to invite you for an informal chat and answer any questions you may have.
Volunteer roles
Packers: From a list tailored to an individual client, a packer fills bags with food items from the Food Bank’s storage, ready for collection by the client.
Shopping: A shopper visits a supermarket to purchase fresh food, and brings it to Primley Church.
Collections: Food donations are left at supermarkets and some other locations. These need to be collected and brought to Primley church.
Session Leader: Supervises food distribution from Primley Church. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who could fill this role. Full training given.
Deliveries: Some clients are unable to collect food in person. Food bags are delivered to the clients address.
Admin: No organisation can run without paperwork or it’s digital equivalent. This is a role for people who are comfortable using a computer.