Foodbank Centre Helper- Redbridge Foodbank
Foodbank Centre Helper- Redbridge Foodbank
Posted for Redbridge Foodbank
Posted by Community Action Redbridge
You will be redirected to the Community Action Redbridge website to express your interest.
Could you help us to make a real difference to people in crisis in Redbridge?
As a Foodbank helper, your role is to welcome clients to the Foodbank centre (Jubilee Church/New Testament Church of God).
Main tasks and responsibilities
- 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, using information from the sign posting folder/leaflets.
- Check stock for imminent 'best before' dates, place out-of-date food in appropriate box in store room for disposal and record the action.
- Wear branded clothing and a name badge during the session.
- Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/session supervisor.
What skills do I need?
Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications.
- Listening skills and empathy for people using Foodbank services
- Ability to work as part of a team and support other team members
- Ability to work on own with just a little bit of supervision
- Willingness to get "stuck in"
- Attention to detail
- Desire to work with people from all diverse backgrounds
- Reliability and commitment
- Need to be 18+
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- Organisation Policies: Health and Safety Policy
- Organisation Policies: Safeguarding policy
- Organisation Policies: Conflict Resolution policy/procedure for volunteers
- Organisation Policies: Data Protection Policy
- Organisation Policies: Equal Opportunities Policy
- Organisation Policies: Volunteer Policy
- Quality Control: Expenses - additional information
- Quality Control: Recruitment Process - additional information
- Quality Control: Reference can be provided after how long volunteering?
- Quality Control: Role is exempt from Ex offenders Act 1972
- Quality Control: Support Provided - additional information
- Quality Control: Thanks / Recognition for Volunteer contribution
- Quality Control: Transport Info (nearest station / bus stop)
- Quality Control: Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
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Jubilee Church is based near Valentine's Park in Ilford.
New Testament Church of God is based in Barkingside.
You will be redirected to the Community Action Redbridge website to express your interest.
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