To attend meetings taking place every other Friday for volunteers to receive information, advice, training and peer support. We are looking for volunteers who can commit 4 hrs per week on an ongoing basis. Full DBS check and travel expenses covered
The role as a Warehouse Assistant Volunteer
- Ensure that all warehousing procedures and processes are followed as per the Spring Community Hub warehousing manual.
- Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them.
- 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- Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out-of-date and weighing these out separately.
- Ensure that food is checked weekly and rotated as required.
- Notify the Manager when food stock is low so that appeals can be made for these items.
- Keep the warehouse area clean and tidy at all times, checking for evidence of pests and notifying the Manager if there are any concerns.
- Prepare stock orders for the foodbank centre as appropriate.
- Carry out tasks under the guidance of the session leader and report any health and safety or safeguarding concerns to the Manager/session leader.
- Participate in an annual stock taking.
- Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Manager.
- Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude in all Spring related activities.
Skills you will gain:
- Recognise processes and procedures relative to food hygiene and sanitation.
- Work with a team to tackle hazards and identify them before they cause harm.
- Identify stock keeping and management
Skills we are looking for:
- A can-do attitude towards the activities of this role.
- Experience of customer service or dealing with a diverse range of people.
- Good listening skills, ability to cooperate with a team
- An ability to communicate well and with confidence when notifying of hazards.
- Awareness of the welfare system and circumstances that may bring people to our service.
- A non-judgemental attitude towards people’s problems and challenges faced in their lives.
- A warm and friendly approach.
Similar Opportunities
A chance for you to inspire children and their families to take action on climate change by reducing their carbon footprints and leading a more climate-friendly lifestyle. All resources and training provided.
Be an inspiration for girls and young women. Help girls to realise their full potential and share some unforgettable moments along the way.
KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy games and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability.
