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.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Waveney Foodbank, allowing you to contribute to the community in a warm and friendly environment. Our amazing volunteers perform a variety of volunteering roles, including working in the warehouse, distributing food boxes and assisting clients at our 9 Distribution Centres, driving, and supermarket collections.

Currently we are looking for:-

Treasurer Trustee 

Are you financially savvy and passionate about making a difference?                                                         

 We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our Board of Trustees as a Treasurer.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide oversight and insight into management accounts
• Use QuickBooks to assist with financial management (training available if needed)
• Monitor bank account balances and approve outgoing payments
• Liaise with our external accountancy firm, who handle monthly accounts and payments
• Prepare annual accounts for the Charity Commission and Companies House
• Participate as a member of the Finance Sub-Committee
• Attend quarterly board meetings, presenting clear and concise financial reports (oral or written)

 

This voluntary role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the charity’s mission while helping to shape its financial strategy. 

All reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.

If you’re ready to use your financial skills for social good, we’d love to hear from you.  Please email: [email protected]

 

Volunteer Coordinator

Purpose of the role: To coordinate the recruitment, training, inductions, ongoing development and consistency of experience of the volunteer workforce of Waveney foodbank.

Key Skills

• IT skills [confident / competent user of email, Microsoft Office and internet]
• Empathy and a good understanding of vulnerable people and those who are disadvantaged, marginalised or from a socially excluded background
• Effective management of supported volunteers
• Ability to work unsupervised and independently
• Numerate and comfortable interpreting statistical data
• Negotiating skills and the ability to resolve conflicts
• Current UK driving licence and own car that can be used for this role is desirable

Hours:  2 days per week, flexible to suit, approx. 15hrs

Please email the Operations Manager for more information on [email protected]

 

 

 

 

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