Logistics Volunteer

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Newquay Foodbank is looking for Logistic Volunteers. This is a key role for the Foodbank in that you will support our collections and stock teams, making sure that are fully equipped to meet the needs of the community at each session.

**Why we want you**:
Newquay Foodbank was founded in 2011 by the community and we work to distribute food and essential items to people in Newquay, and surrounding areas, who are unable to make ends meet. We are a volunteer led organisation and rely on the skills that people from outside our organisation can bring. We are committed to ensuring that we have a sustainable operation both financially and by volunteer support and we must ensure our profile is raised in the community. This is a newly developing team and an exciting time to join us if you like to shape the future. By volunteering as the Logistics Coordinator, you will support our collections and stock team on a Friday. You may have had a background in logistics or similar or you may be completely new to this but know you have the skills required.

**What will you be doing?**
- Supporting the Collections and Stock & Delivery team on a Friday to ensure communication from centres to stock and deliveries team
- Working with session leads and Assistant Manager to create a rota each month and manage any changes
- Working with outside organisations to co-ordinate collections (non-supermarket) and deliveries of stock
- Liaising with outside organisations to extend our collection basket offer

**The skills you need**:

- Organised and able to complete tasks accurately with good attention to detail
- A willingness to learn about our organisation and our place within the Trussell Trust and align to our campaigns
- Ability to listen and engage with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences
- Ability to get on with others and be part of a team as well as completing tasks independently

**What’s in it for you?**
- Have an enjoyable experience while volunteering for a nationally recognised organisation
- Full induction and training required to undertake your role
- Access to Tempo Time Credits, earning rewards for your volunteering
- Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses
- A Newquay Foodbank uniform
- Learning new skills and utilising your existing skills to make a difference to the community
- Meet new people and be part of a motivated organisation who share your passion to achieve social justice

**By volunteering with Newquay Foodbank, we ask that you**:

- Treat all foodbank users with dignity and respect, whilst maintaining confidentiality as set out in our Confidentiality Agreement
- Read and abide by the Newquay Foodbank’s Policies and Procedures, including agreeing to and attending any training required to undertake your role
- Meet time and other commitments as agreed

Newquay Foodbank is a member of the Trussell Trust and is a registered Charity (Charity No.1190483) which supports individuals or families who find themselves in food poverty.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer

Pay: £0.01 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SC-072022