Foodbank Centre Assistant (Hatfield) (Hatfield)

Where: Hatfield Foodbank, Gracemead House, Hatfield

When: Tuesday mornings between 9am and 2pm

Time commitment: 2.5 to 5 hours

Overview of the role:

This role involves providing support to people who use food banks. Packing and providing food parcels, making people feel comfortable and providing further signposting support where appropriate.

What you will be doing:

• 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, using information from the signposting folder/leaflets

• Offer prayer to clients, when appropriate (if a volunteer is happy to do so)

• Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the manager/session supervisor.

The skills you need:

• Strong team player

• Excellent communication skills

• Empathetic

• Have an eye for detail

• Organised and self-motivated.

What's in it for you:

• Use 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.

• Help to ensure a dignified experience to anyone visiting a food bank

• Signpost people

for further support which can help lift them from poverty.

Support:

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

You will have a main contact throughout your time volunteering.

How to apply:

To apply for this role or for more information please contact manager@hatfield.foodbank.org.uk (Applicants must apply via email only)