Volunteer

From sorting items at our warehouse and delivering emergency food parcels to guiding clients to support services and helping fundraise at events, our work is only possible through their dedication.

We want you to enjoy volunteering and there are lots of ways to get involved. Whatever role you choose, you will make a real difference to the life of someone in crisis.

Chichester Volunteer Vacancies

Foodbank Front Desk Receptionist

We are looking for a front line volunteer who is confident talking to a range of people with diverse backgrounds, who can treat clients with dignity and respect and act in a non-judgmental manner at all times.

You will need to be confident with a computer. This opportunity is for every other Friday afternoon between 3.30pm – 6.15pm

Find out more and apply here: Front desk receptionist

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Foodbank Signposting Coordinator

You’ll help coordinate signposting at the food bank, listening to people in crisis, understanding the causes of their poverty, and referring them to the right support. You’ll work alongside a committed team of volunteers, using empathy and confidentiality to make a real difference and help change lives.

You will need to be confident with a computer. This opportunity is for every other Friday afternoon between 3.30pm – 6.15pm

Find out more and apply here: Foodbank Signposting Coordinator

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Foodbank Driver (van driver/assistant at warehouse collecting donations fortnightly Mondays 8am to 2pm)

By volunteering as a Warehouse driver / van assistant, you will play a key role in the operation of the food bank. Collecting food donations from a variety of locations, supermarkets, churches, schools etc and delivering to our warehouse and to various local distribution centres. As well as being a professional face of our food bank, you will make a real difference to people’s lives providing vital help and support in your local community.

As part of the warehouse team, you will need to be organised and have an eye for detail; this includes following a schedule of collections / deliveries, checking, weighing and recording stock in & out at the warehouse.

Find out more and apply here: Food Bank Driver

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Food Parcel Delivery Team

We have vacancies for a delivery driver and buddy to deliver food parcels to clients around the Chichester area – anywhere between Lavant and the Witterings. The available shifts are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays morning or afternoon.  You can sign up for one or more shifts per week/fortnight, alternatively, we would welcome volunteers on an ad hoc basis. We will reimburse fuel costs.

If you are applying as a couple, please apply for each role separately. You will still be a team going out to clients, as we need to have two people delivering parcels at any one time.

Find out more and apply here:

Chichester Delivery Driver

Chichester Delivery Buddy

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Events Volunteer

Support the food bank by volunteering at events across Chichester to help those in need. Roles include assisting with seasonal events, supermarket collections, money collections, and driving the van to pick up donations.

Event volunteering is flexible, making it ideal for those with busy schedules, as many opportunities are one-off or outside regular hours. Your efforts will make a real difference in your community.

Find out more and apply here: Events Volunteer

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Warehouse Assistant (Thursday: midday to 3pm)

As the vital link between incoming food donations and those in need, you’ll help ensure your local food bank runs smoothly. Leading a team in the warehouse, you’ll sort, pack, and manage stock- checking, weighing, recording, and organising by date and type. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to keeping the space clean and safe.

Find out more and apply here: Warehouse Assistant

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Foodbank Warehouse Assistant (stockroom & shop counter re-stocking)

As a key link between incoming donations and those in need, you’ll help keep the food bank running smoothly. Your main duties will include restocking the storeroom and shop counter, with additional support to the warehouse team when needed—sorting, packing, and organising food. You’ll need to be organised, detail-focused, and comfortable with checking, weighing, and recording stock. This is a physical role, requiring time on your feet, some heavy lifting, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Ideally, the role involves 2–3 hours in the morning on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. It can be shared between multiple volunteers.

Find out more and apply here: Warehouse Assistant

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Midhurst & Petworth Volunteer Vacancies 

Virtual Signposting Coordinator: covering Midhurst and Petworth areas.

If you would like to be part of a small team who work directly with our clients over the phone to help them access the support they need, then we would love to hear from you. You will have a good telephone manner and be comfortable talking with people from all walks of life. Training and support is given. Some initial training takes place in Chichester.

Find out more and apply here: Virtual Signposting Coordinator

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Delivery Driver

Join our delivery team in Midhurst or Petworth and play a vital role in getting emergency food parcels to local people who are struggling to afford the essentials.

This role is fully flexible, delivery requests go into a WhatsApp chat and you can just volunteer when you can. We deliver in pairs so this is a great opportunity to volunteer with a friend/partner.

Find out more and apply here:

Petworth Delivery Driver

Midhurst Delivery Driver

Volunteer Voices

Meet Jude – one of the amazing packing volunteers at Chichester District Foodbank’s Petworth hub, who is here to share a bit about what she does and why she enjoys volunteering at the food bank:

 

 

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