Foodbank Support
We have volunteer opportunities for stock and food parcel assistants in our foodbank.
Food Parcel packer assistants (2 volunteers required)
To assist with packing food parcels ready for delivery days. Hours to suit Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm.
- To pack food parcels ready for deliveries
- Systems are in place to follow to make this as easy as possible
- You will be given an induction before you begin.
General Foodbank operative/Stock Assistant (3 volunteers required)
Hours to suit, Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm.
- To receive incoming stock
- Restock shelves in preparation for the food parcel being made up
- Stock rotation and generals
- Assist with Wednesday weekly stock take
- General clear up and organise foodbank after deliveries
- Dispose of cardboard using the onsite recycling
- Clean surfaces and mop floors
- Training opportunities are available with this role
About Building Futures East
Building Futures East is a registered charity located on Walker Riverside in the East End of Newcastle. Established in 2007, we work with people in the 20% most disadvantaged communities North of Tyne. We take a “people and place” based approach to our work, improving the quality of life and opportunity for individuals whilst supporting fragile communities in building their social and economic resilience.
We have developed a thriving community garden, providing opportunity and a safe space for community members to meet, make friends and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening and the environment. Our community regeneration work centres around engaging with community members, listening to their aspirations, both personal and for the area they reside in, helping them to develop impactful, sustainable community assets that positively impact upon their lives and circumstances.
Additionally, our food bank operates from our main site and is where we coordinate weekly deliveries of food parcels to families in Walker and Byker. We rely upon a dedicated team of volunteers who support us across the breadth of our work and always welcome offers of support to aid us in reaching those most vulnerable and in greatest need.
What skills do I need?
Skills
- Flexible
- Physically able to pack bags and move stock
- Able to be part to a team
Posted for
Building Futures East
Interests
- Food Banks
Activities
- General Helping
- Practical Skills
- Supporting people
Details
- Age restrictions
18 plus - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
This opportunity has no specific location.
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