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Our volunteers help us to provide food and practical support to people left without enough money to live on.

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Our large team of volunteers help us provide vital services to our community, and get involved in many aspects of our day-to-day operations.

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

Every other Friday afternoon between 3.30pm – 6.15pm

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.

Foodbank Signposting Coordinator

Every other Friday afternoon between 3.30pm – 6.15pm

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 use empathy and confidentiality to make a real difference and help change lives.

Food Parcel Delivery Driver

Mon, Weds or Thurs AM or PM

Deliver food parcels to people in Chichester, anywhere between Lavant and the Witterings. We will reimburse fuel costs. If applying as a couple, please apply separately. You will still be a team, as we need two people delivering parcels.

Food Parcel Delivery Buddy

Mon, Weds or Thurs AM or PM

Deliver food parcels to people in Chichester, anywhere between Lavant and the Witterings. We will reimburse fuel costs. If applying as a couple, please apply separately. You will still be a team, as we need two people delivering parcels.

Events Volunteer

Ad-Hoc

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.

Midhurst & Petworth Volunteer Vacancies

Delivery Driver

Petworth area

We are looking for enthusiastic and confident people to join our delivery teams in Midhurst & Petworth. You will play a vital role in getting donated items to clients in Petworth and surrounding villages.

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

Delivery Driver

Midhurst area

We are looking for enthusiastic and confident people to join our delivery teams in Midhurst & Petworth. You will play a vital role in getting donated items to clients in Midhurst and surrounding villages.

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

Penny Warehouse Volunteer
Volunteering here allows you to see both sides of the food insecurity story. It links those who reach out for help to those seeking a way to provide that support.
PennyWarehouse Volunteer
Chichester District Foodbank volunteers