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Volunteering with Bridging the Gap/ Manchester South Central Food Bank
Our service could not operate without the hard work of our volunteers. We open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and shifts range from 9:30-12:30 and 12:30-15:30. Please note we do not offer evening volunteering. If any of these times suit you please have a look at our roles below.
If you are an organisation looking for one off group volunteering please contacts [email protected].
Volunteering Roles
Assist & Support Volunteer (Currently Hiring)
At our foodbank sessions we want to sure that every client can speak to a volunteer about any further support needs they might have.
As an Assist & Support Volunteer, you’ll work with our food bank clients, exploring any issues they might have and supporting them in the right way. You might give them information, signposting to another organisation, or supporting the client to complete forms. This role will be fully supported by the foodbank team lead and a professional advice worker.
You will be fully trained in providing signposting support – you just need to be a people-oriented person.
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Food Bank Session Volunteer (Not Currently Hiring)
This role involves providing direct support to people who use our food banks. Giving them their food parcels, making them feel comfortable, making hot beverages and providing signposting to further support where appropriate. You will be face to face with clients and provide non judgemental and empathetic support to create a welcoming environment.
Food Bank Warehouse Volunteer (Not Currently Hiring)
Food banks provide essential community services to people in crisis. By volunteering as a warehouse assistant, you will help process food donations, sorting items, ensuring they are in date, minimising wastage and packing food ready for distribution. Please note that this job does involve some heavy lifting. This role is not client facing and takes place at our warehouse at the Wesley Centre