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Volunteer
Volunteers are the driving force behind food banks. Your skills could be just what we need.
There are thousands of volunteers across the UK, helping the Trussell food bank network get emergency food to people in crisis. 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
WAREHOUSE
Food bank 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
Food bank packer
If you are interested in packing food parcels for our client, we currently have a couple of spaces available. You need to be fit and healthy and able to lift 15kg on your own. Training is given. The available shifts are every other week on Mondays or Wednesdays 1.30pm – 4.15pm.
Find out more and apply here: Chichester packer
CHICHESTER CENTRE
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 Monday or Friday 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:
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
MIDHURST AND PETWORTH
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
Delivery Driver
We are looking for enthusiastic and confident people to join our delivery team at Petworth Foodbank. As a delivery team member you will play a vital role in getting donated items to clients in Petworth and surrounding villages.
Find out more and apply here: Petworth delivery driver
GENERAL.
Trustee.
We currently have two vacancies for trustees to serve as part of our trustee board. For more details, please click on the link below.