Warehouse Volunteer for Bestwood & Bulwell Food Bank
OFFERED BY:
Bestwood & Bulwell FoodbankLocation(s): Bestwood, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest
Address where volunteering takes place: S Phillips Church Knights Close Top Valley Nottingham NG5 9AJHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
The Foodbank receive regular donations and needs people to put this into storage and then pick and pack food parcels, this requires a physically fit person with the ability to lift 20Kgs.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Warehouse/Stock Control
The Foodbank receive regular donations and needs people to put this into storage and then pick and pack food parcels, this requires a physically fit person with the ability to lift 20Kgs. Working in a small friendly team 1- 2 days a week. This could be split between 2 volunteers.
Volunteers’ role to include:
• Stock Control
• Moving stock into storage
• Picking and Packing food parcels
Volunteer will show a commitment to:
• The aims of the Food Bank.
• Good Teamwork
• Physically fit and able to lift 20Kgs
• Confidentiality
• Good Communication Skills
Volunteer’s travel costs will be covered/reimbursed when travelling to and from activities for the food bank.
Availability:
Volunteers will be asked to complete a minimum of 3.5 and or a maximum 7.5 hours a week volunteering Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm.
Training:
Training will be provided to all volunteers to ensure they are fully prepared for their role. Volunteers will be required to attend induction training sessions.
- Induction Training – Introductions to The Bestwood and Bulwell Food Bank, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, First Aid
The Foodbank receive regular donations and needs people to put this into storage and then pick and pack food parcels, this requires a physically fit person with the ability to lift 20Kgs. Working in a small friendly team 1- 2 days a week. This could be split between 2 volunteers.
Volunteers’ role to include:
• Stock Control
• Moving stock into storage
• Picking and Packing food parcels
Volunteer will show a commitment to:
• The aims of the Food Bank.
• Good Teamwork
• Physically fit and able to lift 20Kgs
• Confidentiality
• Good Communication Skills
Volunteer’s travel costs will be covered/reimbursed when travelling to and from activities for the food bank.
Availability:
Volunteers will be asked to complete a minimum of 3.5 and or a maximum 7.5 hours a week volunteering Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm.
Training:
Training will be provided to all volunteers to ensure they are fully prepared for their role. Volunteers will be required to attend induction training sessions.
- Induction Training – Introductions to The Bestwood and Bulwell Food Bank, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, First Aid
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
A level of physical fitness to be able to move stock in the warehouse
Good team work
Good team work
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
This role requires a good deal of mobility, so please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This opportunity has a comprehensive training programme. See Role Description for more information.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No