Volunteer

Description

Our Cork food redistribution Hub is based in Little Island. Join a team of active and enthusiastic volunteers to support our mission for a world where no good food goes to waste. 

This is a volunteer position where you will have the opportunity to be a central part of the warehouse team. You will be assigned and trained in various warehouse tasks*, to ensure no good food goes to waste! This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a warehouse environment while helping to support charities nationwide. 

Our volunteer warehouse assistants play a key role in supporting our operations team and helping with all aspects of a food warehouse. Without them, we would not be able to support our 700+ community partners. 

Is training provided?:Yes

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

Responsibilities

• Stock taking and moving stock
• Processing incoming food donations and completing charity food orders
• Enforcing HACCP and food safety regulations
• Engage with your team as an active team member
• Volunteers must adhere to FoodCloud's safety procedures at all times.
• Volunteers may be asked to wear a face covering at points during their placement.

Requirements:

• 18+ years
• Comfortable lifting and carrying up to 20kg in a warehouse environment
• Can commit to a 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of 3 months

Benefits of Volunteering:

​​​​​​​Volunteering is a rewarding and tangible way to reduce wasted food and strengthen ties in your community. Every time we redistribute food to a charity or voluntary organisation it allows that organisation to spend more of its resources on core services like housing, education and health. By volunteering with FoodCloud, you are supporting the work of over 700 community and voluntary organisations nationally.

• Directly contribute to getting food to individuals and families in crisis;
• Feel a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment by directly impacting our communities;
• Stay active, learn new skills and widen your network
• contribute to climate action and food waste reduction

Details of time commitment needed for role:
One shift per week, from Monday to Friday. Morning shift from 10 am to 2 pm. Minimum commitment: 3 months

Minimum time commitment per week:
4 hours p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
If you are interested in the role, please complete the form and send your application via the following link: https://share.vomevolunteer.com/B65gykoYUXb

Sustainable Development Goal:

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