Food bank centre helper (Bourton on the Water)
Where: Bourton on the Water Baptist Church, Station Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham GL54 2AA
When: Thursday, 08:00 - 10:00
Time commitment: 2-3 hours, a week on a rota
Main contact: Bourton on the Water Outlet Lead
Overview of the role: This role involves providing direct support to people who use our food bank. Packing their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and providing further signposting support where appropriate.
Key tasks
- Welcome clients to the foodbank centre
- Receive vouchers, check validity, and prepare food parcels according to the standard packing lists
- Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session
- Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support,
- Offer prayer to clients, when appropriate and if happy to do so
- Work under the guidance of the outlet lead and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the outlet lead or foodbank manager
About you
- Strong team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathetic
- Has an eye for detail
- Organised and self-motivated
- You should be comfortable lifting and moving food parcels using a trolley
- 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
- Signposting people for further support which can help lift them from poverty
Support
- You will be given all the required training and support before starting your role.