Help communities to access emergency food by supporting the provision of food to local residents in financial distress.

As an Emergency Food Volunteer, you will be required to sort donated food into similar items including checking dates. Make up emergency food parcels ready for distribution to those in need.

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As an Emergency Food Volunteer your role could include:
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• Making up emergency food parcels
• Date checking and stock rotation of food in storage cupboard
• Keeping the store room clean and tidy
• Stocking the shelves in the store cupboard and storage container
• Helping with loading and unloading items

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Desirable Criteria:

• Enthusiasm and the ability to work independently and in a team
• Good interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Minimum age 18
• The ability to work alone and unsupervised
• Being able to lift and carry various items safely
• Be willing to complete an induction and appropriate training

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Working as an Emergency Food Project Volunteer you will:
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• Receive full induction training
• Be offered peer mentoring from other volunteers
• Make a positive impact to the people that need our help
• Provide a service that is both rewarding and satisfying
• Build your interpersonal skills
• Contribute to the work of East Durham Trust 

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Our Emergency Food Service is one of our most in demand projects, with increasing numbers finding themselves in financial dire straits and looking for support to make their money stretch to the end of the month. Please, if you have a few hours to spare per week, consider volunteering. For more information on becoming an Emergency Food Project Volunteer or to make an application, contact Linsey Wood: [email protected] or alternatively call East Durham Trust on 0191 569 3511