Admin & Finance Volunteer for Our Place Well Street Food Co-op
Volunteer Centre Hackney
Our Place Hackney, in partnership with Cooperation Town, is setting up a volunteer-led food co-op in the Well Street area. We are looking for committed and community-focused volunteers to help with the administration and finance side of the co-op. Volunteers will help local people access affordable groceries through bulk buying and surplus redistribution.
Our Place Hackney, in partnership with Cooperation Town, is setting up a volunteer-led food co-op in the Well Street area. We are looking for committed and community-focused volunteers to help with the administration and finance side of the co-op. Volunteers will help local people access affordable groceries through bulk buying and surplus redistribution. Duties and responsibilities: • Managing weekly food orders from suppliers • Keeping track of co-op member contributions and payments • Coordinating with members on grocery distribution days • Communicating with co-op members about updates and collection times • Tracking member payments and keeping simple financial records • Ensuring orders are placed and paid for correctly • Helping to manage the co-op’s budget and funding where necessary • Supporting the admin volunteer with financial tasks This role is likely to be suitable for someone who is: - Organised - Reliable - Someone with basic bookkeeping skills - Experience handling finances - An interest in community initiatives. - Interested in supporting their local community. Who Can Apply? • Local residents or those happy to travel to the Well Street area • Community-minded people who want to help reduce food costs and food waste • Volunteers who are reliable and can commit for approximately four hours once or twice a week at least.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Community Work,Finance & Accountancy,General and Helping
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills, Managing People, Maths, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
- Organised - Reliable - Someone with basic bookkeeping skills - Experience handling finances - An interest in community initiatives. - Interested in supporting their local community.
- Working within a community food coop - Support with helping to reduce food costs and food waste within your community - Volunteering can also be a personally-fulfilling experience for many people
Volunteers who are reliable and can commit for approximately four hours once or twice a week at least.
E9 7SX
1 Alpine Grove
Nearest Overground: London Fields Nearest buses: 26 & 277
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