New treasurer. Also people with social media skills and / or marketing skills
Treasurer
The treasurer prepares regular reports to the trustees and compiles the annual reporting to the Charities Commission. This role also involves managing the finances of the FoodBank and collecting gift aid. Probably requires no more than one hour per week. If interested, please click here to contact us.
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Numerate and some knowledge of accounting required.
Marketing and social media
Raising the profile of the FoodBank both with donors and potential clients, online and offline, is an important part of what we do. We are looking for a motivated volunteer to be involved with all aspects of media and marketing activities of the FoodBank. If interested, please click here to contact us.
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Social media skills required.
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What does volunteering involve?
Morning sessions
During the morning session (11am to 12:30pm), volunteers set up the Foodbank; prepare the tables and trolleys, move the crates of food into position and handle the deliveries. They welcome donors, receive their gifts, check the date on the products, sort them and put them away in the storerooms​
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Afternoon sessions
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During the afternoon session, volunteers welcome the clients and help to distribute the food and other products. They serve tea and coffee, they chat to and support each person who is visiting the Foodbank. At the end of the session, volunteers pack everything away back in the storerooms
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Other activities
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Extra work might involve collections of food from local shops or supermarkets, disposing of rubbish, general admin work or social media activities
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What are the essential qualities to be a volunteer with us?
Our volunteers are warm and caring people. They are enthusiastic, positive and dedicated.
Considering the handling of tables, tinned food and other heavy products, we expect our volunteers to be able to carry 10kg over short distances. See our FAQs for more information