Food bank volunteer roles in wolverhampton, west midlands
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Overview of the role:
Kingfisher Food bank opened its doors in 2013 and was a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area. In March 2023 the North Solihull Food Bank, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, was set up to carry on and enhance the work of the Kingfisher Food Bank. We are here to help people in crisis and offer support through the provision of emergency food parcels, by offering a listening ear, and by signposting to other agencies for more bespoke support. We have a dedicated team of over 30 volunteers.
The Secretary of Trustees is responsible for leading on the administrative duties of the food bank and Board of Trustees, ensuring that its activities are conducted within the legal requirements, with board meetings being properly administered.
Key tasks
Secretary Responsibilities:
- to attend Trustee meetings, take accurate notes and keep an accurate record of attendance at meetings, recording all resolutions passed by the Trustees.
- to ensure that there is a record of all Trustee Board correspondence
- to ensure that details of Trustee meetings are circulated to the board together with minutes of the previous meeting.
- organise the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed and post the appropriate notices and commission, collect, duplicate and issue any necessary written reports, agendas, and minutes of previous meetings.
- to prepare, in partnership with other trustees, an annual report for the AGM on the work of the food bank.
- to ensure that the annual report (to accompany the annual accounts) is produced and sent to the relevant charity regulator body (Charity Commission of England & Wales) and that the details of the charity and new trustees are updated in a timely manner.
- to periodically check the Charity Commission’s website for guidance and information and updates that may affect the Trustees or the Foodbank
Other responsibilities, along with the Board of Trustees, include:
- to approve, support, and guide the charity’s purpose, vision, strategy, goals, and objectives
- to manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk, and not over-commit the charity
- To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity, responding to changes in the local community as appropriate
- to ensure that key risks are identified, monitored, and controlled appropriately
- to ensure appropriate financial plans are in place, budgets are monitored, and progress is evaluated
- to review and approve financial statements
- to help promote the organisation to key stakeholders and beneficiaries
- advertise, correspond with, and interview volunteers for posts, including use of Assemble and where applicable carry out DBS checks.
- to ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice, including employment, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and GDPR compliance/data protection
- to prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and subcommittee meetings and any trustee away days.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst supporting the food bank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:
- a knowledge of and commitment to the work of the North Solihull Foodbank.
- a knowledge of, and passion for, your local community.
- previous experience or an ability in: administrative procedures; writing clearly; providing clear advice on procedural and relevant legislative matters.
- excellent communication skills.
- a willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and the trustee board.
- sound, independent judgement, the ability to think creatively, and to act in the best interest of the charity.
- the ability to work effectively as a team member and demonstrate a willingness to learn, develop and collaborate.
What difference will you make?
By leading on the administrative matters of the food bank board, you are part of providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting, or anyone who comes into contact with, North Solihull Foodbank.
Please apply through CharityJobs in the first instance, providing a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview with members of the Board of Trustees at North Solihull Foodbank.
Applicants must be primarily resident in the UK when applying for this post. This is to enable successful applicants to fulfil the duties of this post and have access to any systems or programs required for the role in line with the charity’s data protection policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Yafika Agri Venture
Provides scalable and sustainable solutions to smallholder farmers in the last mile of Malawi
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Limited Access to Quality Agricultural Inputs Smallholder farmers in Malawi, particularly in last-mile communities, face persistent barriers to accessing certified seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals due to high upfront costs, long distances to supply points, and limited credit options. This results in poor crop yields, food insecurity, and a cycle of poverty.
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Low Financial Literacy and Exclusion Most rural farmers lack access to formal financial services and education. Without savings mechanisms or knowledge of managing agricultural cash flows, they remain vulnerable to shocks and are unable to invest in productivity-enhancing practices.
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Unreliable and Exploitative Markets Farmers often sell produce to informal vendors at exploitative prices due to the absence of structured, transparent, and reliable markets. This erodes potential profits, discourages production, and limits economic empowerment.
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Climate Vulnerability and Unsustainable Practices Shifting rainfall patterns, soil degradation, and unsustainable farming practices are threatening food security and environmental health. Many farmers lack access to training on climate-smart agriculture or awareness of sustainable land and water use practices.
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Youth Unemployment and Rural Marginalization Youth in rural Malawi face high unemployment rates and few viable income opportunities. Farming is often viewed as unprofitable or outdated, leading to rural-urban migration and the loss of potential agricultural labor and innovation.
At Yafika Agri Venture, we provide a holistic, scalable, and community-rooted model that increases the productivity and resilience of last-mile smallholder farmers in Malawi. Our solution directly tackles the key challenges farmers face by integrating four core components:
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Access to Quality Inputs on Credit We source certified seeds, fertilizers, and other essential inputs from approved suppliers and deliver them directly to farmers on an asset-based loan model. This eliminates high upfront costs and long travel distances, enabling timely access to resources needed for improved yields.
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Farmer Training & Extension Services Through hands-on training and field demonstrations, we equip farmers with practical knowledge in climate-smart agriculture, including microdosing, mixed cropping, composting, and post-harvest handling. Our field team works collaboratively with government extension officers and community facilitators to strengthen local capacity.
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Village Banking & Financial Literacy We organize farmers into village savings groups, providing financial literacy and helping them build a savings culture. This enhances their ability to repay input loans, invest in future production cycles, and manage household finances sustainably.
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Market Facilitation We support farmers in accessing better-paying and more reliable markets by aggregating surplus harvests, linking them with institutional buyers, and advocating for transparent pricing. This ensures fair returns and incentivizes consistent production.
Web Developer
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
We are a Malawian agri-social enterprise supporting smallholder farmers in the last-mile through input credit, training, and market facilitation. We recently received a D-Prize grant and are piloting our model. We need help building a simple, clean, and mobile-friendly website to showcase our work and attract more partners, funders, and farmers.
Weekly Time Commitment
2-3 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
One-off project
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.