Volunteer

Volunteers are the heartbeat of foodbanks. Thousands help the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network every single day.

Without them, people in crisis wouldn’t get emergency food when they need it most.

There’s a role for everyone. Whether you have an hour a week or specialist skills, you’ll make a real difference. And you’ll enjoy it too—our volunteers tell us it’s rewarding work.

If you think that you would like to dedicate some time to help us,  our volunteer roles include:

Warehouse Volunteers Urgently Required

We’d love to hear from you if you are able to volunteer at our Newgate warehouse. The role involves assisting the warehouse manager to sort and store donations. This involves an amount of lifting (creates about 10 kg). Hours are between 10-12.30 Monday to Friday (one day only). So, if you feel this role is for you please get in touch.

In-Store Collection Volunteers

From time to time local supermarkets allocate us a two to three days when we can collect food from customers in store. Could you spare an hour or more to support the Foodbank when these opportunities arise? You would be supported by a team leader and your function would be to engage with customers regarding the collection (handing out list of items required etc./storing food that has been donated)

Store

Pre-packing boxes with items that satisfy the client groups that come to us ie. single, couple, family etc. These boxes are then easily transferred into bags when the client arrives. We endeavour to maintain a collection of boxes ready to meet high demand and maintain a consistent throughput.

Office

Processing the client’s vouchers when they arrive, checking and verifying the client’s details and providing the necessary information needed to help front-of-house staff.

Front of House

Meeting clients, having an informal chat with them over a cup of tea and biscuits and discussing their situation with them. Clients may also ask for extra signposting support.

In this role you are the first person the client sees when they walk through our doors.

Full training and support is provided for all our roles – and it’s pain free ! If you are interested in volunteering, we’d love to hear from you !

Click Here to get in touch with us
or use links below to complete a Volunteer Application Form.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Click Here for Printable Application Form:
Volunteer Application Form Printable Version

Click Here for Electronic Application Form:
Volunteer Application Form Electronic Version