Volunteer Packer

Location: Sherborne

Volunteer Packer Role

Volunteer Packers work from our Sherborne depot. They choose and pack food and essentials for our recipients, according to strict standards. Packers check for dietary needs and special requirements, ensuring that recipients receive the correct allocation and reporting any concerns. Food is bagged ready for collection by our Friday driver/delivery teams.

Hours as required in consultation with the team leader/food bank Depot Manager and according to the packing rota. This is an open-ended arrangement, with a 3-month trial period. 

Packing takes place on Thursday afternoons.

  • Ensure food parcels are packed and labelled according to the Packing List provided
  • Add re-referral slips to applicable bags as indicated on the Packing List
  • Leave completed parcels, clearly identified, at the specific location in the Depot ready for the Delivery Teams to collect
  • Ensure any food shortages or excesses are communicated so that appropriate action can be taken
  • Keep the Depot clean and tidy, internally and externally, with rubbish placed in the bins provided
  • Inform the Depot Manager of any issues, whether regarding safety, procedural or relating to the Depot building
  • A good team player with excellent communication skills
  • A good timekeeper, arriving for your shift at the Depot on time
  • Treat food bank data and client information in strict confidence
  • A confident and calm manner when speaking with others
  • Well organised and self-motivated
  • Aware of the health and safety of self and others
  • Physically fit, as this is a lifting and carrying role
  • A high standard of personal hygiene (hand sanitiser is provided)

Successful applicants will undergo an induction, initial training and Health & Safety briefing.

Disclosure/Barring check (DBS) is not required for this role.

HOW TO APPLY

Once you’ve chosen the volunteer role that suits you, and you meet the requirements needed, simply complete our online application form and we’ll get back to you. If you need more information before deciding, please email volunteers@sherbornefoodbank.org

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