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Food Parcel Volunteer – Stock Gathering, Sorting & Packing

Mobile Food Hub

Support your community by helping gather, sort, and pack nutritious food parcels for families in need. Join a friendly team making a real difference and ensuring no one goes hungry.

Detailed Description

Join us at Mobile Food Hub and make a real difference in the fight against food poverty in our community. For over five years, our dedicated volunteers have been at the heart of packing healthy, nutritious food parcels, supporting families and individuals in need. You’ll work alongside passionate community members and partner organisations to ensure that everyone who needs a helping hand receives one. Running the Food Hub is a big task, and we rely on the energy, commitment, and care of volunteers like you to keep it running smoothly.

Activities you will be doing

Community Work,Employee & Group Volunteering,General & Helping

What skills are required for this role

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Cleaning & Tidying, Organising & Planning

Why these skills are required

Food Quality Checking: Follow instructions from the Food Hub Coordinator to ensure all items meet our quality standards. Sorting & Storage: Organise food items in their designated places, keeping the Hub tidy and efficient. Packing Food Parcels: Prepare nutritious parcels for families based on referral needs, ready for collection or delivery. Team Support: Help create a positive, friendly environment for volunteers and the people we serve.

What is in it for you

Make a direct, meaningful impact on local families experiencing food insecurity. Meet like-minded community members and be part of a supportive team. Learn valuable skills in food handling, logistics, and community work.

Time Commitment

2 hours every Tuesday and/or Thursday from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

NW1 1DF

The Living Centre 2 Ossulston Street London

The Living Centre, 2 Ossulston Street, London NW1 1DF, is a short walk from King’s Cross St. Pancras and Euston stations. From either station, exit and walk south onto Ossulston Street (4–8 minutes). Several buses also stop nearby on Euston Road, including routes 18, 63, 68, 91, 205, 390, N91, with just a short walk to the centre. Step-free access is available at most stations and bus routes.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
16-17,18 and over,18-25
We Welcome
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities. This includes, but is not limited to, ex-offenders and people with additional needs or disabilities, and those with lived experience of hardship. We do not discriminate against anyone who wants to contribute. We provide support and reasonable adjustments to ensure every volunteer can participate safely, confidently, and meaningfully in their role.
Location
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