The generous support of volunteers helps to run and manage the projects, but in return FareShare provides valuable work experience and training opportunities in food hygiene, warehousing and delivery driving.
FareShare North West is currently offering training to NVQ level 2 in Warehousing & Storage.
FareShare will be happy to provide a job reference for any of its volunteers who are looking to return to paid work.
What do FareShare volunteers do?
- Drivers collect and deliver donated food to projects for homeless people. They carry out very basic checks on the FareShare van. They also help to plan routes and deliveries.
- Navigators compile schedules for the shift and direct drivers safely to delivery and collection points. They are also responsible for ensuring that paperwork is completed at each stop.
- Warehouse Staff/Sorters ensure that food is of an acceptable quality for redistribution. The food is also counted and categorized.
- Office volunteers assist with the administrative tasks in the FareShare office. These include answering telephones and dealing with general enquiries, data entry for collections and deliveries and organising mail outs.
What does FareShare offer me, as a volunteer?
- The chance to give practical help to improve the diet of vulnerable people.
- Full training.
- An opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
- A work reference where necessary, when returning to paid employment.
- Reimbursement of reasonable expenses
What experience do I need?
- No experience is required. A willingness to work & to learn about the various roles.
- Drivers need to have a full UK driving licence with no more than three penalty points
What commitment do I need to make?
- You will need to be able to commit yourself to at least one shift per fortnight.
- Commitment to equal opportunities, adherence to the corporate policies of FareShare and recognition of the need for confidentiality are all essential.
- All volunteers need to be able to follow procedures, especially relating to food hygiene and health & safety
We also offer corporate volunteering packages, specifically tailored for each organisation. Please contact us on 0161 223 8200 to chat through any questions or issues you might have, or use our contact form here.
