supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Community Pantry Volunteer
with Food for your Future.
About this opportunity: | The Pantry was set up about 5 years ago by four young women • From humble beginnings serving about 30 families, it has grown arms and legs and now serves at times 90-100 families, all administered by a team of up to 10 volunteers • They aim to prevent food going to landfill • To this end they collect food that is approaching its '˜use by' date, but still within its '˜best before' date from local shops, bakeries and supermarkets • Members of the community can access food every Thursday and can take 10 items for £2 • 50 • A team sets up the Pantry on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning, and serve customers on Thursdays between 12 noon-1 • 30pm, and again between 5 • 00pm-6 • 30pm • They would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in assisting • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Volunteers are given a full induction and training within their role. They have support from other volunteers throughout. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - 45p per mile or public transport rates. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Food for your Future Pantry are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to get involved. The ability to drive and have access to a car would be beneficial although not a necessity as there are roles based entirely within the pantry. Knowledge of spreadsheets, accounting or marketing would be a huge bonus, thereby assisting behind the scenes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | This opportunity takes place in Touch Community Centre, 30 Mercer Place, Dunfermline, KY11 4UG. It is 2 minutes from the nearest bus stop and has parking available. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |