Our aim is to provide essential emergency food parcels to people in need in Dereham, Fakenham and Swaffham.
Foodbank volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Karen Norcott
#124244
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/o/Mid-Norfolk-Food-Bank/opportunities/Foodbank-volunteer/124244 to join
People to help in the foodbank in Wellspring Church to give out food boxes and other supplies and to check off the vouchers.
Role: Food Bank Volunteer
Where: Wellspring Church
When: Monday and/or Friday 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Time commitment: 2 -4 hours
Overview of the role: This role involves provide direct support to people who use food banks. Packing their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and providing further signposting support where appropriate.
Key tasks
- 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 project manager/session supervisor
About you
- Strong team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathetic
- Has an eye for detail
- Organised and self-motivated
Benefits of volunteering
- Using 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
Impact of your role
- Helping to ensure a dignified experience to anyone visiting a food bank
- Signposting people for further support which can help lift them from poverty
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About Mid Norfolk Food Bank
Our aim is to provide essential emergency food parcels to people in need in Dereham, Fakenham and Swaffham.
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