Vacancy for Foodbank Centre Assistant

Where: Chipping Campden Baptist Church, High St, Chipping Campden GL55 6AL

When: Friday, 1130 – 1400

Time commitment: 2-3 hours a week on a rota

Main contact: Chipping Campden Outlet Lead

Overview of the role

This role involves providing direct support to people who use our foodbank. 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,
• Offer prayer to clients, when appropriate and if happy to do so
• Work under the guidance of the outlet lead and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/outlet lead

About you

• Strong team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Empathetic
• Has an eye for detail
• Organised and self-motivated
• You should be comfortable lifting and moving food parcels using a trolley

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 foodbank
• Signposting people for further support which can help lift them from poverty

Support

You will be given all the required training and support before starting your role.

You will have a main contact throughout your time volunteering.

How to apply

For more information and an informal chat please contact Kevin Carden on 07879 375562

To apply complete our application form and send it to : [email protected]

Closing date for applications 20 September 2024

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