Volunteer

Volunteers make a difference in the local community across a range of roles, including boosting donations, packing food parcels, providing a warm welcome, tackling loneliness, signposting to additional services, connecting with partners, raising awareness and leading projects.

How to volunteer

If you’re interested in volunteering at our foodbank, please click on the link below to view current volunteering opportunities with Cirencester Foodbank and other local Foodbanks:

Volunteer roles

There’s a range of ways you can volunteer at our foodbank:

• Van driver
• Website Administrator

Please note, if you are interested in volunteering in our warehouse or centres, we currently have a waiting list for these roles. If you would like us to add you to the waiting list please complete an application form and we will contact you when opportunity arises.

Volunteer Driver

Role Overview: The Volunteer Driver will play a crucial role in delivering food parcels to our service users and collecting donations from various locations, ensuring timely and reliable support for those in need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Parcel Delivery: Safely deliver food parcels to service users' homes, following all delivery protocols.
• Donation Collection: Pick up food donations from designated collection points and transport them to the foodbank.
• Vehicle Checks: If using the Foodbanks van, ensure the vehicle is well-maintained, clean, and in good working condition.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of deliveries and collections.
   

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle physical tasks, including lifting and carrying parcels.
• Commitment to supporting community initiatives and helping those in need.

To apply, please complete our volunteer application form and return it to us by email or post.

Website Administrator

Role Overview: The Website Administrator will manage and maintain the Cirencester Foodbank website, ensuring it is up-to-date, user-friendly, and effectively supports our mission to provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Management: Regularly update website content, including news, events, and resources.
• User Experience: Improve site navigation and usability to enhance visitor engagement.
• Analytics and Reporting: Monitor website traffic and provide regular reports on site performance.
   

Qualifications:

• Experience with website management
• Basic knowledge of HTML
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Passion for supporting community initiatives and helping those in need

To apply, please complete our volunteer application form and return it to us by email or post.