Volunteer Grocery Shopper for Older People

1 week ago


Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Renfrewshire Food Train Full time
This is a Volunteer Position

Role Title:
Volunteer Shopper

Purpose of Position:

Food Train is an award winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability.

Shoppers work in the local stores to make up the customers' orders for delivery.

We cannot offer wages but do provide reasonable travel expenses for volunteers.

The Role:

  • Making up and checking customers shopping orders in our partner store
  • Packing boxes ensuring safe weight distribution
  • Putting customers' orders through the till
  • Pay for the shopping and complete necessary paperwork
  • To report any matters of concern to Food Train staff or store staff if appropriate
  • To inform Food Train Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints
  • To maintain confidentiality
  • Representing Food Train in a professional manner to customers and the wider community.

Skills and experience:

  • There are no formal educational requirements for this role however knowledge of the needs of older people acquired through life and family experiences, training received or practice based experience is beneficial.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills in order to read shopping orders
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Friendly, sociable and patient with a caring manner.
  • Motivated, reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic individual who can be responsive and flexible on delivering positive outcomes and experiences for the older people.
  • Good verbal communication skills, a people person with a sense of humour who can adapt to any situation and changing people behaviour.

Time Commitment:

  • 3 hrs 8am to 11am approximately
  • Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
  • Ongoing role

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
Up to £0.01 per year

Expected hours:
No more than 9 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexitime
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Onsite parking

Day range:

  • No weekends

Application question(s):

  • Do you understand that this is an unpaid volunteer position?

Language:

  • English (required)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
Vol Shop

  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Renfrewshire Food Train Full time

    This is a Volunteer PositionRole Title: Volunteer ShopperPurpose of Position: Food Train is an award winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Shoppers volunteer in our partner supermarket, Morrisons Anchor Mills in Paisley, to make up the customers'...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Renfrewshire Food Train Full time

    This is a Volunteer PositionRole Title: Volunteer Delivery Team MemberPurpose of Position: Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Delivery team members collect shopping orders from our partner supermarket and deliver out to our...

  • Volunteer Driver

    1 week ago


    Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Renfrewshire Food Train Full time

    This is a Volunteer PositionRole Title: Volunteer DriverPurpose of Position: Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Drivers collect shopping lists from customers, collect the shopping orders from the shop and deliver to the...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

    NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Job Title: Clinical Fellow ...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Renfrewshire Food Train Full time

    This is a Volunteer PositionRole Title: Volunteer Delivery Team MemberPurpose of Position: Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Delivery team members collect shopping orders from our partner supermarket and deliver out to our...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Renfrewshire Food Train Full time

    This is a Volunteer PositionRole Title: Volunteer Delivery Team MemberPurpose of Position: Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Delivery team members collect shopping orders from our partner supermarket and deliver out to our...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom British Red Cross Full time

    People Support AdministratorLocation: Paisley (hybrid role working between home and office)Hours per week: 35Contract: PermanentSalary: £20253 per annum***Could you deliver vital customer service and administrative support to our diverse workforce of staff and volunteers?***About this opportunity***We are looking for a People Support Administrator to join...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Renfrewshire Council Full time

    Advert Based at various locations throughout Renfrewshire, you will supervise a team of Sheltered Housing Officers in the delivery of a modern, responsive service, as well as working as part of the team to provide advice, assistance, and support to all tenants within our 11 sheltered complexes. Your duties will include providing support to tenants to meet...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Renfrewshire Council Full time

    Advert Based at various locations throughout Renfrewshire, you will supervise a team of Sheltered Housing Officers in the delivery of a modern, responsive service, as well as working as part of the team to provide advice, assistance, and support to all tenants within our 11 sheltered complexes. Your duties will include providing support to tenants to meet...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Renfrewshire Council Full time

    Advert In line with Scottish Government targets, duties of the post include: promoting health and wellbeing within the context of a meaningful and person centred activity programme; liaising with care home managers to plan and prepare a range of activities which are suitable for older people with a variety of needs such as physical, cognitive and in...

  • Housing Officer

    1 week ago


    Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom The Social Care Community Partnership Full time

    Locum Senior Sheltered Housing Officer Position Available - Temporary full time hoursAt The Social Care Community Partnership (TSCCP), we pride ourselves on the relationships we have built with our clients, with the aim of supporting them with their needs in a timely and professional manner.Due to an increase in client demand TSCCP are looking to recruit...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

    Company DescriptionHome Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services to help seniors remain independent and thriving in their own homes. At Home Instead Renfrewshire & Barrhead we serve Paisley, Renfrew, Johnstone, Erskine, Bridge of Weir, Houston, Kilbarchan, Lochwinnoch, Langbank.We are rated one of the top 20 home...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Minster Care Group Full time

    Job descriptionAre you an outgoing individual with experience in activities coordinating within the care home setting.Kingsley Care Home is a luxury, brand-new, purpose-built private care home which will house 55 residents within the popular town of Paisley which is surrounded by local amenities, walks and parks. We are seeking a passionate activities staff...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

    Older People and Stroke Services - Clyde SectorConsultant in Geriatric Medicine (Orthogeriatrics)Larkfield Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital & Royal Alexandra HospitalRelocation Package availableClosing Date: 16th March 2023Interview Date: 28th March 2023Summary of the PostWe are now seeking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine...

  • Senior Advisor

    1 week ago


    Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom British Red Cross Full time

    Senior Advisor - Volunteer Management & RetentionLocation: UK Flexible based from home or local officeContract: PermanentHours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekSalary: £32,170 per annumIt's simple: people make the British Red Cross.At the British Red Cross we care about our people. We understand that our workforce is central to both helping people in crisis,...

  • Family Support

    1 week ago


    Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Barnardo's Full time

    Barnardo's is committed to providing 'Better Outcomes for More Children'. Our children's services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children's services and help make a real...

  • Staff Nurse OPSS

    1 week ago


    Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Full time

    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and...


  • Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and...