Help City Harvest feed those in need (East London)
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Help [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] feed those in need (East London)
Volunteers are the life and soul of all we do at [Employer hidden]: the packers, the stackers, the sorters, and the porters. We couldn’t do what we do without the support from amazing people like you! We need volunteers to help us in our warehouse with: • unloading deliveries • creating mixed trays of food • quality control: checking and grading fresh food • helping to load vans • daily warehouse tasks *Due to the nature of our operation, current roles all require standing, walking, and lifting. Manual handling training is provided, and staff will be on hand to support you. Every volunteering experience with [Employer hidden] will be different, depending on which amazing deliveries of food we will have received that day. Roles assigned will depend on the time of day and where the need is greatest.
What difference you will make
Your contribution will have a direct social and environmental impact: preventing harmful greenhouse gas emissions from food waste and getting nutritious surplus food to people who need it most. On top of this, we have worked out through our calculator called EQUALS (find it on our website!) that, for each hour you volunteer, [Employer hidden] is able to deliver 530 meals - which shows the incredible impact you can make each time you volunteer!
What additional skills or experience you should have
- team player
- flexibility
- open-mindedness
- happy to get involved!
What training we will provide for you
We provide resources for you to go through before your first shift, including our Volunteer Induction video (to welcome you to the team), our [Employer hidden] Manual Handling programme (provided by Pristine Condition International Ltd), and our Volunteer Code of Conduct. When you arrive for your first volunteer shift, we will give you a tour and introduce you to the team and other volunteers you will be with, so that you feel confident and comfortable in the environment you will be volunteering.
What you will get out of volunteering for us
- Learning more about sustainability and how [Employer hidden] work to rescue food, people, and planet
- Being part of a close, supportive, and thriving community
- A sense of purpose and fulfilment
- Opportunity to learn new skills and gain different experiences
- Maintaining fitness in a sociable environment
Travelling to us... • We are accessible via lots of travel routes, including bus, Piccadilly Line (Acton Town), District Line (Turnham Green), and Overground (Acton Central) • Parking is also available onsite • Volunteer travel expense reimbursement (according to our Volunteer Travel Expenses Policy)
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at [contact hidden] for London or Rebecca at [contact hidden] for Manchester.