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Volunteers are the life blood of foodbanks. Does the increase in poverty in the UK upset you? Are you keen to help local people who are experiencing difficult times? Your skills could be just what we need.
At Bradford North Foodbank, even though we have over 100 volunteers there are still opportunities. We want you to enjoy volunteering and there are lots of ways to get involved. Whatever role you choose, you will make a real difference to the life of local people in crisis.
Current Vacancies
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the roles below, please complete the online form (the links are below), we’d love to hear from you! Alternatively email [email protected].
You may wish to read our privacy policy before applying. We look forward to hearing from you!
Foodbank Centre Helper (Signposting) – Shipley
As the welcoming face of the food bank you’ll be sociable, enjoy meeting people and able to offer friendly and caring support to those in crisis. You’ll take time to share a warm drink, discuss food requirements, offer a listening ear and, when appropriate, signpost people for further support and help. You’ll provide support to people in accessing other services with compassion and dignity. Shifts will be either on a Monday or Thursday, 3pm to 6.30pm.
To find out more and apply online, click the link below.
Supermarket Collection Volunteer
Volunteering at a food bank helps those in crisis at the heart of the community, we rely on donations and the work of volunteers to keep us going through these hard times. The most helpful way you and your team can help support those in need, is to support us with a supermarket food drive.
You’ll be raising awareness of our cause and encouraging the general public to donate key items. Volunteers will be friendly, honest and positive in their interactions with the local community.
To find out more email [email protected].
Other Opportunities
We are always looking for help with a variety of roles, these include:
Foodbank Centre Volunteers
These roles involve providing direct support to people who use our food bank centres. Packing their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and providing further signposting support where appropriate.
Warehouse Volunteers
These roles involve supporting the food bank team in managing their food donations. You will help with sorting and weighing food donations and packing orders ready for distribution to our food bank centres.
TRUSTEE BOARD
Trustees are responsible for overseeing the work of our foodbank, setting our overall vision and strategy and ensuring that our team are supported to carry it out. Trustees ensure that the charity, and its representatives, function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with the organisation’s governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance, and determining the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning. They do this in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity and its reputation.
Currently, we do not have any trustee opportunities available, however you are welcome to register your interest in becoming a trustee by emailing [email protected].