Uttlesford Community Action Network (UCAN) in partnership with, The Active Wellbeing Society are setting up a mobile community supermarket, to support local residents. We are looking for volunteers to make this possible.
Along with a supervisor, Community Supermarket Volunteers will support the smooth running of the mobile supermarket and operating of a mobile shop-like model where customers pay a small fee for the food they purchase.
Volunteering will involve a range of tasks:
- Sorting food/surplus stock.
- Setting up the mobile supermarket.
- Welcoming and serving customers.
- Clearing away.
- Engaging with the service users.
The shop will be at two locations within South Uttlesford morning and afternoon.
Week A - Takeley, Hatfield Broad Oak, Hatfield Heath & South Dunmow
Week B - Felsted, Little Hallingbury, Thaxted & Elsenham
Volunteers will be needed for approx. 2 hrs.
Skills
We are looking for volunteers who:
- Love food and helping people.
- Are creative and like thinking on their feet.
- Enjoy being part of a hard-working team.
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment with a healthy buzz
- Be involved in the heart of the community.
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 18/02/2025
End Date: 18/02/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Volunteers will be needed for approx. 2 hrs.
Location
This opportunity is available in: Uttlesford
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