Crosscare Volunteer Programme: Community Foodbank Assistant Volunteer

Volunteer Role Title: Community Foodbank Assistant Volunteer

Crosscare Service: Community Food Bank: A Crosscare initiative that collects and stores food for distribution to individuals and or families affected by food poverty within a local community. The aim is to provide quality, nutritional food to those identified as “in need”.

Volunteer Manager: Marie Convey: Community Foodbank Coordinator

Volunteer Role: Community foodbanks open 1 morning per week for parcel distribution. Volunteers can be involved on the specified foodbank day and/or other prepacking days.

Tasks (*foodbank day task)

• To sort donated food and make food parcels ready for distribution
• To provide a warm welcome to each client and/or distributing organisation who access our service *
• To transfer food items from pre-packed parcels into client shopping bags *
• To support the coordinator in maintaining the foodbank to a high standard of quality including; cleaning/tidying shelves, stock taking & rotation and adhering to HACCP guidelines
• To administer foodbank paperwork (optional)
• To support the coordinator in the promotion and organisation of Food drive events in the local community (optional)

Expectations

• To maintain open communication with volunteer manager including; cancellation of shifts and handover
• To Adhere to HACCP guidelines
• To observe Crosscare Health & Safety Procedures
• To respond to difficult situations appropriately as guided by the staff team.
• To respect our clients’ right to confidentiality in our relationship with them as per the Crosscare Confidentiality and Code of conduct policies
• To observe clear professional boundaries in all relations
• To promote respect, diversity and equal opportunity.
• To be able to volunteer as part of a team.
• To attend volunteer check in’s/meetings to give feedback on your volunteering experience.
• To commit to volunteer times for agreed time commitment.

Essential Skills/Qualities:

• We are looking for friendly task orientated volunteers who are can be flexible and supportive.
• English level: Intermediate
• Please take into consideration that this role can be a little physically demanding i.e. packing & moving parcels.

Desirable skills/Qualities:

• Experience working/ volunteering with vulnerable adults

Support & Learning opportunities offered to volunteer:

• Gain an understanding of the workings of a community Food Bank works to support people experiencing food poverty and how it operates within the overall work of the Crosscare agency
• Gain experience volunteering in a positive volunteer & staff team environment
• Thorough local Induction and training, Manual handling and Crosscare Induction (compulsory)
• Access to Crosscare Community College courses & in-house training (optional )
• On-going onsite support
• Regular 1-1 check in’s with Volunteer manager & Quarterly volunteer team meetings
• Reference provided after 6 months

Location:

Vol Opportunity 1: Jobstown (On the grounds of The parish of St. Thomas Church Dublin 24)

Volunteer days/hours:

Jobstown: Wed 9am-12.30pm

Commitment: Weekly

Commitment Duration: 6 months

Application & Screening Process:

• Completed Application form
• X2 Character References
• Informal interview

Request Application Pack:
E: volunteer@crosscare.ie
T: (01) 2360011 Ext: 151