Volunteer Grocery Shopper

5 days ago


Falkirk, United Kingdom Food Train, Falkirk Full time

Love to shop and have some time to spare?

Want to help people in your local community?

The Food Train is an established Scottish charity and this role is based within the branch in Falkirk.

Our weekly shopping service supports older people in the local community to remain living as independently as possible. This volunteer role is available at Asda (central Falkirk) on Tuesdays each week, or Wednesday/Thursday in Morrisons, hours (approx.) 8am to 10:30am. We don’t expect volunteers to commit to all days or every week. We try to arrange our volunteer rotas around one month in advance.

Initial training and support will be provided.

Tasks include:
Shopping in the supermarket for items on people's shopping lists

Supporting with putting shopping through till

Helping to pack items into boxes ready for our delivery drivers to load the van

If you are interested in hearing more then please get in touch.

Please note that this is a volunteer role so is not a paid post, although volunteer expenses can be reimbursed.

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

Expected hours: 2 - 4 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Location**:

- Falkirk, Falkirk (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FT Vol Shopper - Falk


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