Volunteer

Volunteers make a difference in the local community across a range of roles, including boosting donations, packing food parcels, providing a warm welcome, tackling loneliness, signposting to additional services, connecting with partners, raising awareness and leading projects.

Current Vacancies

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the roles below we'd love to hear from you!

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Fundraising and Events Volunteers

We’re looking for creative and friendly volunteers to support our fundraising activities and help deliver engaging events that raise vital funds for local people in crisis.

You’ll help plan activities, support community fundraisers, create promotional content, and keep our supporters connected to the work of the food bank. No previous experience needed - just enthusiasm, good organisational skills, and a passion for helping your community.

Hours: Flexible, around 3–5 hours per week 

Location: Mix of remote support and local meetings/events

Find out more and apply here

Food bank centre volunteer (Shipley Baptist Church, BD18)

There are a few ways you can get involved: Signposting: You’ll enjoy meeting people and be 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.

Storeroom: You'll help us keep our foodbank running smoothly behind the scenes. This role includes assisting with stock management, organising donations, and helping with set-up and pack-down. If you love a well-labelled shelf and a good team effort, this one's for you!

Kitchen: You'll support our café team to help prepare and serve food to clients and visitors. You'll play a key role in creating a welcoming space by supporting with food prep, service, and keeping the café and kitchen areas clean and tidy.

Hours: Mondays and Thursdays from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Location: Shipley Baptist Church, BD18

Find out more and apply here > Food bank centre volunteer

Food bank centre volunteer (Christchurch Windhill, BD18)

As the welcoming face of the food bank you’ll be sociable, enjoy meeting people and able to offer friendly, caring support to those in crisis. You’ll receive and check food vouchers, prepare food parcels, make refreshments for visitors, and ensure items are packed safely and appropriately. A key part of the role is checking the Trussell database for client referrals and accessing the information needed to support people who have been referred to us. You’ll also be comfortable using a computer to record information and help people access other services. Throughout, you’ll provide a listening ear and support people with compassion and dignity.

Hours: Tuesdays from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

Location: Christchurch Windhill, BD18

Find out more and apply here > Food bank centre volunteer

Supermarket Collection Volunteer

Join us as a Supermarket Collection Volunteer and help support local people in crisis. Collections run during the week, and each session is led by a Team Leader with a full briefing provided.

You can choose dates that suit you — from a couple of hours a month to more regular volunteering. You’ll approach customers with a shopping list, invite them to donate key items, then sort donations for delivery to the food bank.

Your friendly, positive approach will help maximise donations and raise awareness in your community.

Find out more and apply here.

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 trustees@bradfordnorth.foodbank.org.uk