SUPERMARKET COLLECTIONS LEAD VOLUNTEER

MID CHESHIRE FOODBANK

SUPERMARKET COLLECTIONS LEAD/VOLUNTEER – ROLE DESCRIPTION

1. Background:                                                                    

Established in 2012, Mid Cheshire Foodbank (MCFB) is part of the Trussell Trust’s UK network of over 1400 Foodbanks, which provide food to people in crisis in their local areas.

2. Our Purpose:

MCFB exists to provide relief to individuals and families in crisis in Mid Cheshire and surrounding areas, through the provision of a sustainable food bank and associated activities.

3.  Role summary:

To manage the supermarket collections for Mid Cheshire Foodbank (MCFB), including co-ordination of collections, volunteers and building partnerships as required.

4. Responsible to:

MCFB Operations Manager.

Close liaison required with Warehouse.

5. Responsibilities:

List of duties:

1.     Put in place all arrangements for regular monthly and ad hoc collections.

2.     Ensure national collections are held in line with Trussell instructions.

3.     Liaise with supermarket Community Leads to agree dates and arrangements.

4.     Write to volunteers to fill rotas. Persist until rotas are full.

5.     Arrange for food lists to be printed for each collection, and delivered to the Warehouse.

6.     Plan and arrange cover for set up and close down arrangements. Liaising with Warehouse Manager/ Van drivers to arrange supply of crates and collection of food.

7.     Provide list of do’s and don’ts to all volunteers attending and ensure induction for new volunteers.

8.     Check and arrange for supplies of date stickers and stationery to be available at all collections.

9.     Work with corporate organisations to encourage/arrange volunteer day collections.