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Audit & Risk Committee Chair
Action for Children has been supporting children, young people and families across the UK for more than 150 years. Each year, we provide vital services that protect vulnerable children, strengthen families, and help young people thrive – from homelessness support and youth employability programmes to fostering, residential care, early years provision and specialist services for disabled children. Guided by our mission to ensure every child has a safe and happy childhood, we deliver life-changing support through 342 services nationwide, reaching more than 551,000 children, young people and families last year.
Our impact is built on a dedicated workforce and a strong culture of compassion, inclusion and advocacy. We step in when times are tough – offering protection, practical help and emotional support – while working tirelessly to create the long-term change needed so that those out of reach today are within reach tomorrow. Diversity and anti-racism sit at the heart of our work, and we are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the communities and families we serve.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Board as a Trustee – someone with the skills and experience to be the Chair of our Audit and Risk Committee.
We seek an individual who embodies our values and demonstrates integrity whilst at the same time providing strategic challenge, championing diversity and inclusion, and showing empathy for the pressures faced by vulnerable children and families. This is a voluntary role with reasonable expenses reimbursed. The term of office is three years, renewable for up to two further terms.
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute your expertise to one of the UK’s most respected children’s charities, joining a committed and values-led Board dedicated to transforming childhoods and improving life chances for those who need us most.
Applications should be received by Friday 14 August.
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
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Are you a parent, grandparent or have experience of caring for children?
Do you have 2-3 hours per week to spare? Use your experience to support a family facing challenging times.
Our Home-Visiting Service supports families who are experiencing difficulties or suffering stress and who have at least one child under the age of five years.
Our aims are:
To increase the confidence and independence of the family by:
Offering support, friendship and practical assistance
Visiting families in their own homes and in their community, where the dignity and identity of each adult and child can be respected and protected
Reassuring parents that difficulties in bringing up children is not unusual and encouraging them to enjoy family life.
Developing a relationship with the family in which time can be shared and understanding can be developed. This approach is flexible to take account of different needs.
Encouraging parents’ strengths and emotional wellbeing – for the ultimate benefit of their children.
Encouraging families to widen their network of relationships, and to effectively use the support and services available within the community.
Home-Start Croydon is a voluntary organisation committed to helping local families through emotional & practical support.
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Do you want to help disabled and neurodivergent children and their families who may be struggling to live their lives to their full potential?
You can help us by providing family support in your local community
What will you be doing?
What skills would be useful?
What’s in it for you?
Location:
Stafford Family Hub Faraday Road, Stafford, ST16 3NQ
Age limit:
18
Schedule / How much time are you expected to give and when?:
For the role to be mutually beneficial, we hope for volunteers to volunteer for 6 months.
The 2nd and 4th Monday of the month 1pm-3pm (possibility of weekly sessions tbc)
To change the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.



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Do you want to help disabled and neurodivergent children and their families who may be struggling to live their lives to their full potential? You can help us by providing support in your local community.
What will you be doing?
What skills would be useful?
What’s in it for you?
Location:
Maryhill Family Hub in Kidsgrove, Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DJ
Age limit:
18
Schedule / How much time are you expected to give and when?:
For the role to be mutually beneficial, we hope for volunteers to volunteer for 6 months.
The Kidsgrove sessions take place on the 2nd and 4th Friday morning of the month.
To change the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.



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About Body & Soul
Body & Soul is a multi-award-winning charity revolutionising suicide prevention through long-term, trauma-informed, community-based support. Our work centres connection, resilience, and equity—recognising that healing happens collectively, not in isolation.
About Braver Together
Braver Together is an online therapeutic programme providing structured support for parents, partners, siblings and chosen family of those at risk of suicide.
Grounded in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), the programme equips participants with practical tools, coping strategies, and deeper understanding to navigate the emotional impact of supporting someone in crisis. [
It offers:
A structured group programme ( 14 weeks)
Access to therapeutic support
Ongoing community connection and support
A safe, inclusive, non-judgemental environment
The aim is to strengthen both individual wellbeing and the wider support system around those at risk of suicide.
How This Role Contributes
By supporting Braver Together, you are helping to strengthen the wider network around individuals at risk of suicide, recognising that supporting loved ones is a critical part of long-term healing and prevention.
Purpose of the Role
To support the delivery of the Braver Together programme by helping to create a safe, welcoming, and consistent therapeutic environment for participants, while contributing to engagement, accessibility, and community-building.
Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring that those supporting loved ones feel heard, held, and connected, alongside professional therapeutic support.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Delivery & Engagement
Assist with the smooth running of weekly online group sessions (e.g. welcoming participants, managing attendance, supporting logistics)
Help foster a warm, inclusive and non-judgemental space for participants
Support participant engagement before, during and after sessions
Support in creating and promoting community sessions
Supporting with monitoring and evaluation processes
Creating Safe & Supportive Spaces
Model Body & Soul values of empathy, compassion and respect
Be attentive to participant wellbeing and flag any concerns to staff appropriately
Community & Relationship Building
Support the development of connection among participants
Contribute to community spaces and follow-up engagement (e.g. community evenings or check-ins)
Practical & Administrative Support
Support session preparation (materials, reminders, basic coordination)
Assist with follow-up communications where appropriate
Contribute to data collection and feedback processes
Programme Development & Learning
Support outreach and awareness of the programme
Contribute to service improvement through feedback and reflection
Undertake light research tasks
Boundaries of the Role
Volunteers do not provide therapeutic or clinical advice
All safeguarding or risk concerns are escalated to trained staff
Volunteers work under guidance and supervision at all times
Skills & Experience (Desirable, not essential)
Interest in mental health, suicide prevention, or community support
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to listen with empathy and without judgement
Reliability and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
Lived experience or understanding of supporting others (welcomed and valued)
Why Join Us?
Experience within a trauma-informed, DBT-informed therapeutic programme.
Make a tangible difference in the lives of families navigating suicidality and crisis.
Insight into systemic, community-based approaches to suicide prevention.
Work in a supportive, inclusive, and creative team environment with a flexible, collaborative working aproach.
Being part of a values-driven, inclusive and transformative organisation
Experience a full introduction & training program, responding to the needs and interests of our volunteers.
Opportunities for reflection, learning, supervision, and personal development
Ongoing support from our team, our Head of Volunteering, and from a large community of other volunteers.
Our Commitment to Equity
Body & Soul is committed to anti-racist, decolonised, and inclusive practice. We actively welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience and from communities most impacted by systemic inequities.
We pioneer a bold and revolutionary approach, harnessing science, community, and love to free people from the devastating effects of trauma.
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The Organisation
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity supporting low-income families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.
We help thousands of families every year with essential grants, services and practical support. But we do much more than that. We champion families’ voices, challenge inequality and help shape the conversation on disability, childhood illness and disadvantage.
The Roles
The need for our support has never been greater. Maintaining and growing that support requires us to find ever more creative and innovative ways to increase funding, communicate our work, and strengthen our brand profile so that we can continue to reach the families who need us most. Alongside this, we must ensure we are working efficiently so that every £1 of funding goes further for the benefit of those we support.
Trustees play an active role in governing the charity and are responsible for setting the vision and strategic priorities, while ensuring we comply with all legal, charitable, and financial requirements. We are now seeking two Trustees to join our Board and help shape the next stage of our development and impact.
Trustee – Income Growth
We are seeking a Trustee with the knowledge and experience to help us grow and diversify our income streams across both the Charity and Family Fund Business Services, working seamlessly and efficiently as one Group. We want to maximise the income streams, partnerships, and relationships we already have, while also exploring and moving at pace into new areas that align with our strategy and goals. This will require courage, resolve, and teamwork, and we are seeking a Trustee who can advise and work with us on this exciting journey.
Trustee – Fundraising & Philanthropy
We hope to find a Trustee with experience in major fundraising to advise us on strategies to strengthen and broaden our fundraised income. We want to enhance and grow our core fundraising functions, focusing on individual giving, legacies, and community engagement, to sustain current delivery and unlock new income streams that enable the development of future services and support. We will have clear plans for major donors and high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships to build unrestricted and core funding.
For both roles, we are seeking Trustees who can bring thought leadership, constructive challenge, and fresh ideas as we strengthen and diversify our income base by growing existing and developing new income sources across fundraising, philanthropy, government, and commercial ventures.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and experience while giving back to a nationwide charity that makes a real and practical difference to the lives of families every day.
The Person
We are looking for Trustees who can demonstrate:
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who have the skills and experience required to be a Trustee. We would particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities or long-term conditions, and from parents or carers of children and young adults with disabilities or serious illnesses, to help bring valuable lived experience and fresh perspectives to our Board.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Family Mentor – Southend-on-Sea
Are you compassionate, reliable, and looking to make a real difference in your community this summer?
Volunteering Matters is seeking dedicated Family Mentors to support local families facing challenges such as isolation, mental health difficulties, and parenting pressures. By volunteering just 1 hour a week, you can help parents build confidence, strengthen family relationships, and create positive outcomes for children.
✅ Full training provided
✅ Ongoing support from experienced staff
✅ Flexible volunteering opportunity
✅ Travel expenses reimbursed
✅ Valuable experience and references for future employment
No professional qualifications are required – just patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting families over a six-month period.
This is a rewarding opportunity to develop new skills, enhance your CV, and make a lasting impact in Southend-on-Sea.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.



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Can you spare 3 hours a week to make a difference to the lives of children? Home-Start Volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families.
We are looking for compassionate, non-judgemental and caring individuals to join our community of volunteers to share their parenting experiences and knowledge with families. Home-Start is one of the leading family support charities in the UK and Home-Start Warrington and Cheshire work in Northwich, Warrington and Winsford. Our volunteers provide a weekly, one-to-one home-visiting service. We help families from all backgrounds, with at least one child in the household under the age of 5 years, through their most challenging times.
Your role will be to offer support to a family you are matched with and support them in the way that they would like: this may include help with practical tasks such as getting out of the house, attending appointments, an extra pair of hands on a trip to the park or a playgroup, role-modelling how to play with children or helping to get organised. It could also involve empathising and supporting through emotional issues in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. All visits are a maximum of three hours, once per week and all take place Monday to Thursday, between 9am and 4pm (and only when our office is open).
Home Start also deliver targeted groups to support families, a place for families to connect, learn and play together. Volunteers support Home Start staff to deliver groups for families – from helping to set up/clear away, role-modelling playing with the children to parents and offering friendly emotional support to parents.
We will train you to Home Start Warrington and Cheshire standards of excellence. The training is free and is delivered by a combination of online modules and four, weekly, face to face sessions with one of our Family Support Coordinators.
The course will cover
The role of a Home-Start volunteer
Values, attitudes and inclusivity
Confidentiality
Listening and communication
Meeting the needs of families and children
Safeguarding
Our next volunteer course of preparation is due to start in September. We offer the course in two locations - Warrington on Tuesday's or Winsford on Thursday's.
Volunteers will receive ongoing support and supervision from our Family Support Coordinators and there are opportunities for further training. Your experience, attributes and competencies will be recognised, and you will have the opportunity to develop them further.
Home-Start Warrington and Cheshire is committed to safer recruitment practise as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Any offer of a voluntary role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and to have completed our preparation course and signed our Code of Conduct and relevant policies and procedures before they will be able to volunteer with a family or at one of our groups or events.
Make a difference for children in Northwich, Warrington and Winsford and enquire today.
Empowering families to give children the best start, because childhood cannot wait

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Perinatal Support Volunteers provide one-to-one support to parents during pregnancy and up to nine months after the birth. These parents either have mental health issues or are at risk of developing them.
Perinatal Support Volunteers visit these families once a week (usually weekdays during working hours) for 2-3 hours, providing emotional support and practical help in the family’s home or local community. Support is aimed at empowering parents and building resilience beyond the support period.
The type of support Perinatal Support Volunteers provide to parents may include:
No special qualifications are necessary to become a Perinatal Support Volunteer, but Home-Start volunteers are usually either parents or grandparents themselves, or people with experience of young children and family life. We particularly welcome volunteers with lived experience of perinatal mental health challenges.
Home-Start Croydon is a voluntary organisation committed to helping local families through emotional & practical support.
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Guardian Light Foundation
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible – approx. 20 hours per month
Role Type: Volunteer
Reports to: Board of directors
�� About Guardian Light Foundation
Guardian Light Foundation exists to protect, support, and empower children, teenagers, and single-parent families facing homelessness, abuse, and extreme hardship.
Many of the individuals we serve are navigating complex legal situations while already dealing with trauma, fear, and instability. Access to safe, ethical, and compassionate legal advice can be life-changing — and that’s where you come in.
⚖️ About the Role
We are seeking a Volunteer Solicitor with experience in family law, safeguarding, or domestic abuse-related legal matters to provide initial legal guidance, signposting, and referrals to vulnerable individuals supported by Guardian Light Foundation.
This role is advisory and supportive, not high-volume casework. Your expertise will help people understand their rights, options, and next steps at critical moments in their lives.
�� Focus Areas
�� Children’s Arrangements
Custody and contact arrangements
Child safeguarding concerns
Schooling and parental responsibility guidance
Early advice on family court processes
��️ Domestic Violence Injunctions
Non-molestation orders
Occupation orders
Restraining orders
Emergency protection guidance and referrals
���� Single-Parent Legal Support
Family court guidance
Child maintenance advice
Housing rights and homelessness-related legal signposting
Referrals to specialist legal services where appropriate
�� What You’ll Be Doing
Providing initial legal advice and guidance (not ongoing representation)
Supporting safeguarding decisions where legal insight is required
Advising on urgent legal options in high-risk situations
Signposting individuals to appropriate external legal services
Working closely with GLF’s safeguarding and support teams
Maintaining clear professional boundaries and ethical practice
��️ Safeguarding & Compliance
Because this role supports vulnerable individuals:
An Enhanced Volunteer DBS Check is required
DBS checks are conducted via our trusted partner Serve (Rushden)
All work must align with GLF’s safeguarding policies
Confidentiality and GDPR compliance are essential
�� Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
Qualified UK Solicitor (or equivalent legal professional)
Experience in family law, domestic abuse, or child safeguarding
Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
Ability to explain legal concepts clearly and compassionately
Commitment to ethical and client-centred practice
Solicitor must hold - Their own Professional Indemnity Insurance and/or Public Liability Insurance cover
Desirable:
Experience working with charities or vulnerable populations
Knowledge of housing or homelessness law
Familiarity with referral pathways and support services
�� Who We’re Looking For
You are someone who:
Has a genuine passion for protecting children and families
Believes access to justice should never depend on income
Can balance professionalism with empathy
Understands the emotional impact of legal uncertainty
Wants to use their expertise to create real social impact
⏰ Time Commitment
Approx. 20 hours per month
Flexible scheduling
Fully remote
�� What You’ll Gain
The opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact
Professional fulfilment through purpose-led legal work
Recognition and appreciation within a growing social enterprise
Networking with professionals across counselling, housing, and social care
Opportunity to join an Advisory Board or Board of Directors as the organisation grows
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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We are looking for social workers to join our social worker and safeguarding team to give background help and advice to members who are in need of this.
Someone who can work as part of a team but also on their own when needed, we will take on trainees as we have a supervisor in this team
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We’re excited to offer a new, rewarding volunteer opportunity in our Day Patient Unit (DPU) at the Hospice in Winsley, Bradford on Avon. If you’re caring, compassionate, and love connecting with people, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Nursing Support Volunteer, you’ll bring comfort and companionship to patients in our Friday respite group. You’ll help create a welcoming space where patients can enjoy activities, laughter, and support.
No two shifts are the same! You’ll be part of a friendly, dedicated team, helping with a variety of tasks and making a real difference to patients and their families. Respect, dignity, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.
We’ll give you a full induction, top-quality training, and ongoing support. All we ask is your energy, kindness, and commitment to person-centred care.
Why we need you
To assist the team in providing nursing and personal care to our patients and support to their families and friends.
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
Please note
This role will requires a DBS check
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Chair of Trustees - The Family Place Foundation
We are recruiting a new Chair of Trustees to lead our Board and support the next stage of our charity’s development.
Location: Remote, with occasional in‑person trustee meetings (typically once or twice a year) held in the Clyro/Herefordshire area.
Time commitment: Approximately 1–2 days per month. This includes six trustee meetings a year, occasional ad‑hoc discussions and light‑touch support between meetings (for example reviewing policies or responding to emails).
Remuneration: Voluntary role (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
About us
Established in 2020, we are a small, well-established charity with a strong grounding and a clear purpose. We raise funds to provide support to adopted, fostered and kinship care children and their families to improve emotional wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and reduce the impact of early trauma. In collaboration with leading UK practitioners, we support the delivery of a range of services providing essential therapeutic care and family support that isn’t covered by statutory funding. Services offered include Family Activity Days, Specialist Clinical Workshops, Advisory Consultations and Family Respite Camps. We also work to raise awareness of the challenges faced by children who cannot live with their birth families. We are a warm, committed team with a strong reputation for high‑quality support, clear governance, and genuine care for the families we serve.
To learn more about our work, please search online for “The Family Place Foundation”.
We are now seeking a Chair of Trustees to help guide the charity through its next stage of development, including shaping our emerging Family Foundations project, a significant new early‑years initiative for the charity, alongside our ongoing portfolio of funded projects delivered through our specialist partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated Board and a small operational support team who care deeply about the families we serve and the long‑term sustainability of the organisation.
The charity is currently led by a Board of four trustees, supported by two part‑time operational staff and a small group of volunteers.
As Chair, you will provide leadership to the Board, ensure effective governance, and help the charity continue enabling the delivery of high‑quality, trauma‑informed support. You will work closely with the trustees and operational colleagues to help shape strategy, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the charity remains compliant, resilient, and focused on its mission. You will also play a key role in strengthening the charity’s governance and fundraising, which in turn enables the therapeutic delivery carried out by our specialist partner.
A supportive handover will be provided to ensure a smooth and confident transition into the role.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who brings:
Warmth, clarity and good judgement, with a balanced, proportionate approach to governance.
A genuine commitment to improving the lives of adopted, fostered and kinship care children and an understanding of the challenges faced by families affected by early trauma.
Confidence in chairing discussions, helping the Board reach clear, well‑considered decisions.
An understanding of good governance, including risk, safeguarding and compliance (or a willingness to learn).
The ability to work collaboratively with trustees and our small operational support team, offering encouragement and constructive challenge while supporting the charity’s governance and fundraising role, which enables the specialist delivery work carried out by our partner.
Strategic thinking, with the ability to help shape the charity’s direction and ensure long‑term sustainability.
Reliability, integrity and a calm, steady approach, keeping the charity’s purpose at the centre of decision‑making.
Meets the eligibility requirements to serve as a charity trustee, as set out by the Charity Commission.
Helpful but not essential:
Experience of chairing a board or committee
Experience in charity governance, education, social care, therapeutic work, or community leadership would be helpful, but we are open to a wide range of backgrounds.
Lived or professional experience related to adoption, fostering, trauma or family support.
What We Offer
A warm, committed Board, small operational support team and group of volunteers who work collaboratively and value clear communication.
A meaningful opportunity to shape the future of a small but growing charity with a strong reputation for high‑quality, trauma‑informed support.
Flexible time commitments that fit around work and family life.
A chance to make a tangible difference to adopted, fostered and kinship-care children and young people, and the families who care for them.
How to apply
Please apply through the CharityJob platform with your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.
If you would like an informal conversation before applying please contact the charity directly using the details provided on our website. We would be happy to arrange a conversation with the current Chair or another member of the Board if you would like to learn more about the role.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
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Hertfordshire’s Family Centre Service brings children’s centres, health visiting and school nursing together, to provide a more joined-up service for children, young people, and their families.
The centres deliver a range of support groups and activities for children and their families to help them be healthy, grow and develop. To make it easy for families to fit sessions and services around their busy lives, access is available from any Hertfordshire Family centre. We have locations across the entire county so please do enquire ensuring you have provided your postcode.
Main Tasks/ Responsibilities/ Activities
To support qualified staff in creating a welcoming environment for families attending breastfeeding and infant feeding sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
· Welcome parents and carers to infant feeding sessions, making them feel at ease.
· Offer encouragement, reassurance, and a listening ear to families, providing peer support under staff guidance.
· Support with preparing and tidying away resources used during sessions.
· Model sensitivity, respect, and inclusivity when discussing feeding choices.
· Promote the benefits of breastfeeding and infant feeding best practices (Hertfordshire Family Centres are Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) accredited through UNICEF)
Skills / Abilities / Experience / Qualities
· Friendly, approachable and empathetic.
· Good listening and communication skills.
· Respectful and non-judgemental attitude towards different feeding choices
· Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
· Experience of infant feeding (personal or professional)
Training / Support
· A full induction to the service and specific site will be provided.
· Requirement to undertake One YMCA online training courses
· To understand and implement One YMCA’s policies.
· Ongoing support and regular 1:1 meetings
· Access to organisational events throughout the year including Socials, Conferences and Training opportunities.
Additional Information
· Undergo enhanced DBS check
· X2 References required
· Undertake additional training as and when required
· We offer to pay volunteers’ “out of pocket” expenses within agreed guidelines
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Our Community Food Hub is at the heart of what we do — a warm, welcoming space where families across Hackney access fresh food, support, and community.
As a Volunteer Food Hub Assistant, you'll be a vital part of the team on the ground — helping families access what they need with dignity, warmth, and a smile.
No experience needed. Just heart.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Welcome and assist families arriving at the Food Hub
• Support food sorting, packing, and distribution under the guidance of the Food Hub Manager
• Help maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming Hub environment
• Assist with stock management and recording under supervision
• Treat all families with dignity, respect, and discretion
• Follow all food hygiene and health and safety guidelines
• Report any concerns to the Food Hub Manager immediately
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
ESSENTIAL
• Friendly, welcoming, and non-judgemental
• Willing to get stuck in with practical tasks
• Reliable — families and the team count on you
• Understanding of basic food hygiene (or willing to complete a short online course)
• Committed to safeguarding and treating all families with dignity
HELPFUL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
• Previous experience volunteering at a food bank, community kitchen, or similar setting
• Food hygiene certificate (Level 1 or 2)
• Languages spoken in addition to English (Hackney is wonderfully diverse!)
• Experience working with vulnerable families or in a community setting
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
• The reward of making a real, immediate difference to families every week
• Food hygiene training and certification support
• A professional reference from our team
• Experience in community food distribution and frontline family support