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Join us in making a difference in our community by ensuring everyone has access to the food they need. Your help can bring a positive change to many lives! Key Responsibilities: 1. Receiving Food Deliveries: - Welcome and assist delivery drivers. - Check and record the received items against delivery notes. - Ensure all food items are handled and stored according to safety guidelines. 2. Sorting and Bagging Food Donations: - Sort donated food items by type and ensure they meet quality standards. - Organize and pack food items into bags or boxes for distribution. - Ensure that the right quantity and variety of food is packed for each family and elderly recipient. 3. Distribution Preparation: - Help set up the distribution area. - Ensure all packed bags are ready for distribution days. - Assist in maintaining a clean and organized workspace. 4. Record Keeping: - Help maintain accurate records of food received and distributed. - Assist with inventory management to track stock levels. Skills and Experience: Essential: - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively. - Physical ability to lift and carry bags/boxes of food. - Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of recipients. Desirable: - Previous experience in a similar role or in food handling. - Knowledge of food safety standards. - Basic record-keeping skills. Personal Qualities: - Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards people facing food insecurity. - Reliable and punctual. - Willingness to follow instructions and adhere to health and safety guidelines. - Positive and proactive approach to volunteering. When you'll be needed: - Between 2-3 hours on Tuesday afternoons Benefits: - Gain valuable experience in food distribution and community service. - Make a meaningful impact on the lives of local families and elderly individuals. - Meet new people and become part of a supportive and friendly team. - Receive training and ongoing support from our project coordinator. Abbey Community Centre is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Essential: - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively. - Physical ability to lift and carry bags/boxes of food. - Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of recipients. Desirable: - Previous experience in a similar role or in food handling. - Knowledge of food safety standards. - Basic record-keeping skills. Personal Qualities: - Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards people facing food insecurity. - Reliable and punctual. - Willingness to follow instructions and adhere to health and safety guidelines. - Positive and proactive approach to volunteering.
- Gain valuable experience in food distribution and community service. - Make a meaningful impact on the lives of local families and elderly individuals. - Meet new people and become part of a supportive and friendly team. - Receive training and ongoing support from our project coordinator.
Between 2-3 hours on Tuesday afternoons
