Warehouse Volunteer

London, Greater London (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

Why we want you
Food banks provide essential community services to people in crisis. At Brent Foodbank, our warehouse volunteers play a vital role in ensuring our distribution centres can provide food parcels to people in our community who are struggling to afford the essentials. By volunteering at our warehouse, you will help process food donations, sort items (ensuring they are in date), minimise wastage and pack food ready for distribution. Alongside being a voice for change in your community, you can make a real difference to people’s lives providing vital help and support in your local community. 

What you will be doing
Ensure that all Brent Foodbank warehousing procedures and processes are followed as per the foodbank operating manual. Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them. Ensure that incoming stock is checked, weighed and recorded. Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or outof-date and weighing these out separately. Keep warehouse area clean and tidy at all times. Prepare stock orders for the food bank centres and/or emergency food boxes, as appropriate. Assist in undertaking an annual stock take as detailed in the food bank operating manual. Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Foodbank and Warehouse Manager. Complete Brent Foodbank training modules.

The skills you need

  • Strong team player
  • Motivated and organised
  • Happy with some heavy lifting

 

What's in it for you

  • Using your existing skills to make a difference.
  • Meet a fantastic, friendly team of people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the community.
  • Make a real difference to the running of your food bank.
Organisation
Brent Foodbank View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 11 February 2026
Closing date: 12 May 2026 at 11:41
Tags: Customer Service, Operations, Food / Nutrition, Logistics