Volunteer
Where: Sorting Hub, 10-11 The Birtles, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5UN
When: Either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday Friday
Overview of the role: This role involves supporting the food bank team in managing our food donations. Food donations are sorted, weighed and packed ready for distribution.
Key tasks
• Ensure that incoming stock is checked, weighed, and recorded
• Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out-of-date and weighing these out separately
• Prepare stock orders for the foodbank centre and/or emergency food boxes, as appropriate
• Assist in undertaking an annual stock take as detailed in the foodbank operating manual
About you
• Strong team player
• Has an eye for detail
• Organised and self-motivated
• Happy with some heavy lifting
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 the food bank
Impact of your role
• Helping to drive efficiencies in the running of the food bank
• Protecting the future of the food bank
• Developing the reach of the food bank
You will be given all the required training and support before starting your role.
You will have a main contact throughout your time volunteering.