Volunteer Store Manager
OFFERED BY:
Foodprint CICLocation(s): Dales
Address where volunteering takes place: 101 Sneinton Road Nottingham NG2 4QLHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Would you like to be part of a social enterprise that save 126 tonnes of waste food going to landfill every year and impact up to 600 people every week through our redistribution network in Nottingham. We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about our mission to make food go further!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Foodprint is a social supermarket and a food redistribution network with a shop in Sneinton. We are a student led social enterprise managed by students at the University of Nottingham. We want to minimise food poverty and food waste by redistributing and affordably selling surplus food. We aim to fill the gap for those who cannot afford to shop at standard retail prices but want the dignity that food banks cannot provide. As a food redistribution network, we give a variety of local organisations food at no cost. This includes school breakfast clubs, community eating hubs and foodbanks.
We have shifts on Friday afternoons, Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. Shifts are approximately 4 hours long and we would prefer individuals that can commit to completing three shifts per month. We try to be as flexible as possible around your existing commitments!
What you will gain from volunteering with us:
• Support your local community, impacting 500 people a week through our redistribution network
• Building new relationships with like-minded people
• Build a community around sustainability and food security
Application process:
Please complete the application form online . A member of the team will get back to you via email to take you through the induction process, which should last an hour. Then you’re ready to go!
We have shifts on Friday afternoons, Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. Shifts are approximately 4 hours long and we would prefer individuals that can commit to completing three shifts per month. We try to be as flexible as possible around your existing commitments!
What you will gain from volunteering with us:
• Support your local community, impacting 500 people a week through our redistribution network
• Building new relationships with like-minded people
• Build a community around sustainability and food security
Application process:
Please complete the application form online . A member of the team will get back to you via email to take you through the induction process, which should last an hour. Then you’re ready to go!
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
What we are looking for:
• Enthusiastic about our mission and values
• Friendly and polite, at ease with serving customers
• Able to take initiative and problem-solve
• Enthusiastic about our mission and values
• Friendly and polite, at ease with serving customers
• Able to take initiative and problem-solve
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
This role may be suitable for disabled people - please talk to us.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
In the role as necessary
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No