Food bank centre assistant required at Winchcombe

North Cotswold Foodbank is looking for a food bank centre assistant for the Winchcombe Centre at Encounter Vineyard, Gretton Road, on Tuesdays from 12.30 – 15.30 (2 – 3 hours per week, on a rota). 

Overview of the role

This role involves providing direct support to people who use food banks. Packing their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and suggesting other sources of support where appropriate.

Key tasks

• Welcome people to the food bank 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 suggest further sources of support using information using local information booklet and 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
• Suggesting further support which can help lift people 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: Monday 12 May 2025

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