Food Hub Volunteer

Do you have a valid Driving Licence?

Can you offer 2 hours to support us once or twice a week?

Then you could be a Food Hub Volunteer!

Help support our local families at the Peterborough Centre of Little Miracles by picking up surplus too good to waste food from a local supermarket or a direct food donation from a local supporter for us.

Maybe you have time after the school run and are looking to support a worthwhile cause? Then we have the role for you!

Duties:

Attend local supermarkets to pick up surplus food for use at our Community Food Hub at the local centre. (You would need or have access to a vehicle to collect the food as there is usually a lot and it needs transporting to our Centre at The Spinney, Hartwell Way, Peterborough PE3 7LE).
Sort and reject food that is not fit for human consumption in line with the Food Standards and Food Hygiene and Safety legislation and our policies and guidelines.
Support Centre Team to stock the food hub with food.

Optional Duties:

Support the Centre Team to post on social media for our member families to receive notification of food available at the centre.
Support the Centre Team to store the surplus food for future use using appropriate means and storage.
Commitment to a regular collection for Little Miracles.

Skills and Attributes

Flexible.
Friendly.
Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle (car).

What We Provide

Training – You will have access to complete the Mandatory Training on our external training platform.
Induction – A welcome and introduction to our organisation sharing our ethos, mission and procedures with you.
Support – Our team will support you to learn the processes within the centre and will offer ongoing support during your time with us.
Experience – A great opportunity to gain experience for your CV in a real-world setting.
Community – Join a friendly and supportive team dedicated to providing quality care to children and making a difference.
Purpose – Help contribute to the organisation’s mission.

Recruitment Requirements

An informal interview with our Volunteer Manager
Two references
- One Professional Reference - Previous employer or volunteer organisation you have worked/volunteered with.
- One Personal Reference - A friend or someone who has known you personally for 2+ years but is not related to you either by blood or marriage.
An enhanced DBS Check to be completed by Little Miracles.
Completion of 8 Mandatory Training Courses on our external training platform in line with our Safeguarding policy and procedures.
Attendance on an induction session.