Volunteer Food Packaging Assistant

Opportunity by B Inspired
Location b inspired (Neighbourhood Support Base), Gallards Hill, Leicester LE3 1QR, UK

The role of the Food Packaging and Labelling Assistant is to ensure all food donations are correctly dated, labelled and packaged. DAYS: Mondays & Thursdays HOURS: 2 HOURS PER WEEK -9:30AM – 12:00pm

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About this role

The Role: Volunteer Food Packaging Assistant

Location: Onsite: x2 days a week

Your role will operate at b inspired’s Neighbourhood Support Base at this address:

 

Neighbourhood Support Base,

Gallards Hill,

Braunstone,

LE3 1QR

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and apply accurate labels  to all food products ready for food sharers
  • Organise the food produce and handwrite the correct dates on the tins
  • Check labels for correct information and remove any out of date items
  • Ensure food products are properly packaged to maintain quality and freshness

Responsible to: Foodshare Coordinator

 

Benefits to the volunteer

  • Build on the skills you have and develop new ones.
  • Get to know new people and become a part of the local community in Braunstone.
  • Training and support that is relevant to your role.
  • Experience of working in the community, as part of a team of paid staff and volunteers
  •  The opportunity to be part of a respected organisation, with a positive reputation.
  • References may be provided after a successful period of volunteering.

Support & Supervision

You will be given an induction at the start of your volunteering and will also receive regular one-to-one support sessions with b inspired’s Communications Worker. This is an opportunity to ask any questions and discuss any concerns you might have.

Support and advice will be offered ‘on the job’ and you may be given the opportunity to take part in formal training, as part of your development in your volunteering role.

Person Specification and Skills required

High attention to detail to identify and correct any labelling inaccuracies: Essential
Good people skills. Volunteers should be friendly, respectful and patient: Essential
Strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy : Essential
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks: Desirable

 

 

 

When you can volunteer

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Requirements

  • Age restrictions

We do ask that all volunteers are over 18.

Skills

Causes

Location

Location b inspired (Neighbourhood Support Base), Gallards Hill, Leicester LE3 1QR, UK

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