Overview
The Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop offers discounted long life food for people during the cost of living crisis. We are open on Thursdays mornings between 10am and Midday. Any potential volunteers are welcome to attend a whole session or part session if unable to attend for the whole time. As this is voluntary, we are open to the person being available at least 1 Thursday a month.
The role will involve a mixture of sorting donations and moving stock, as well as dealing with customers. This means that some carrying of tinned goods will be needed, as well some customer service, including helping customers with their food choices.
We are looking for a strong team player has an eye for detail. They must be organised and self-motivated. Happy with some heavy lifting and able to engage with customers.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering in a friendly and supportive environment. 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 pantry shop.
Impact of your role
Helping to drive efficiencies in the running of the pantry. Protecting the future of the pantry. Developing the reach of the pantry. You will be given all the required support within the role. You will have a main contact throughout your time volunteering.
About Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop
The food provided is long life cupboard food, given as donations by the churches involved and other members of the community. We often struggle for donations and so charge customers £3 a bag and £1 for a year’s membership to go towards buying gaps in our stock. No formal referral is needed by customers, but most are given an informal referral from the nearby job centre.
