Organisation overview:
The Food Shop (Afro-Caribbean Foodbank) was launched by Access Music Media (AMM) in December 2020 to tackle the growing food poverty and root causes of poverty within the
Afro-Caribbean Community.
The Food Shop provides emergency food parcels to individuals and families in times of crisis while seeking to connect them to the right support that will help them overcome their challenges that have caused their crisis.
This is a wonderful opportunity to play a key role as a volunteer in providing a valuable service to the local
Afro-Caribbean community.
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Role description:
• Manage the provision of emergency food and services to
people who use the foodbank, ensuring a consistent high
quality of service
• Assist in managing, organizing the products arriving at
our location
• Assist with the packing and handing out of food parcels to
clients that attend the food bank
• Help with the development of our foodbank activities and
procedures in response to COVID-19 to ensure best practice
with relation to the safety of those who access support from
the Foodbank and the ability of the Foodbank to continue to
provide emergency food to those in need
• Ad hoc support duties as and when required
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Hours: 10am - 1pm (Thursday with remote working
Key information:
Before you can start your role as a volunteer, you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. The role will be primarily based at the Food Bank in South Norwood.
• Ability to commit to 4 hours on Thursday and Friday, 9am – 1pm
• You will be required to attend events or meeting off/online
when necessary
• Lunch (5 hours or more) & travel expenses reimbursed
• You will be required to wear our branded t-shirt and Fleece
Jacket provided
• You will be required to wear black bottoms and black footwear
• Friendly, self-motivated with good attention to detail
• Able to work independently and take initiative when required
• If you use your own car, you must have a valid driving license
and insurance
• Reliable and punctual, good communication skills
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Please fill in the form on the left, indicating when you can start. We aim to get back to everyone as quickly as possible.