FoodShare Pantry Volunteer

The FoodShare Pantries have been established to help prevent food waste as well as to support those facing food insecurity.

The Foodshare Volunteers aged 18+ will support the upkeep and running of the Foodshare Pantry project, assisting with Pantry set up, serving our customers and helping to clean and close the Pantry at the end of each session. 

We would like people who possess enthusiasm and a willingness to work as part of a team, and who are keen to share ideas, learn and contribute.

Location: CF61, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan OR The Gathering Place, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan (as agreed).

Suggested hours:  St Athan Pantry is open to customers from 11.30am - 1pm every Wednesday.  Llantwit Major Pantry is open to customers from 12 – 2pm every Thursday.  Volunteers ideally need to be available from1 hour before opening until 30 minutes after closing to help set up and clean down.

You will help to:

• Sort food donations into categories and lay them out according to the design of the Pantry

• Assist customers, answering queries to ensure that they are aware of what they can take for their shop and oversee the bagging section (checkout)

• Manage the timeslot system, book customers in and take payment (cash and card), register new customers and manage the volume of customers in the pantry at any one time

• Help clear away at the end of each session and sanitize all surfaces

• Work to ensure food hygiene and environmental health standards are maintained

Volunteers will need:

• Confidence and enthusiasm

• Discretion and understanding of confidentiality of others

• An understanding of the importance of preventing food waste

• The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative

• Knowledge around safeguarding (full training is also provided)

• Keen to share ideas, learn and contribute to the development of the FoodShare project

Time commitment: St Athan Pantry is open to customers from 11.30am - 1pm every Wednesday.  Llantwit Major Pantry is open to customers from 12 – 2pm every Thursday.  Volunteers ideally need to be available from1 hour before opening until 30 minutes after closing to help set up and clean down.
Expenses reimbursed: Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Training provided: Full training is provided.
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion and 2 references.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below