FoodShare Pantry Volunteer Driver
The FoodShare Pantries have been established to help prevent food waste as well as to support those facing food insecurity.
By collecting ‘end of day surplus’ from the supermarkets the project can ensure that edible food does not go to waste or landfill and is used to support those in our community who may be finding it difficult to access food to feed themselves and their families.
Volunteer drivers aged 18+ will collect this surplus food and deliver it back to the pantry within the same journey, to be distributed to our customers the next day.
You will help to:
Drive to specified supermarkets to collect surplus food for FoodShare within the allocated time slot
Speak with store staff to ensure that the food collected is correct and fit for purpose and to attempt to build a friendly working relationship with regular staff so that our charity is front of mind for them when other opportunities arise
Deliver the collected food directly to the FoodShare pantry and then determine which, if any, items need to be placed in the fridge/freezer and do so accordingly before leaving
Work to ensure food hygiene and environmental health standards are maintained and specifically that the ‘chilled chain’ is not compromised (chilled items not to be kept out of a chiller for more than 20 minutes and if so should be transported in cool bags/boxes)
Volunteers will need:
A clean driving license
A safe approach to driving
Ability to lift heavy goods
Good communication skills
An understanding of the importance of preventing food waste
The ability to work as part of a remote team and on your own initially
Time commitment: St Athan Pantry collections for supermarket surplus will be on a Tuesday/Wednesday evening weekly. There may occasionally be additional collections from other suppliers outside of these times during the day in the week.
Expenses reimbursed: Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Training provided: Full training and induction is provided.
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion and two references.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.