Volunteer

Volunteers are the driving force behind foodbanks. There are thousands of volunteers across the UK, helping The Trussell Trust Foodbank 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.

(Updated February 12th 2025) OUR MAIN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE MOMENT ARE BELOW

TUESDAY MORNING FACE TO FACE TEAM – 10:00-13:00

Could you be a vital part of our front of house team every Tuesday morning? You’d be helping to welcome clients, help them pick food, and do onward signposting too. Click the link here to see all the details of the Tuesday morning face to face team role and then fill in the application form and once we receive that we will process your application and go from there.

TUESDAY MORNING SHIFT LEADER – 10:00-13:00

As a food bank shift team leader you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of a food bank session by leading a team of caring and dedicated volunteers to provide a warm and inviting welcome to clients visiting the food bank. If this volunteering role speaks to you then please see further details here and apply.

THURSDAY EVENING DRIVER – 18:30 – 19:30

Food banks provide essential community services to people in crisis. At times situations occur when people need emergency food but are unable to attend an appointment at the foodbank. As a Delivery driver you would work in a pair to take parcels out on these occasions. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you then please apply here.

Other skills

Do you have a particular skill you could offer? For example: Cyber Security/HR etc then please email [email protected]

If your skills match our volunteering needs then we will be in touch.

Our volunteer needs are constantly changing. If none of the above current volunteer opportunities are suitable, please do check back to this page as we update this every month.

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