Volunteering
We are recruiting volunteers now. To find out more about volunteering for FareShare please contact us.
If you think you could commit to helping us with our mission then please contact us or complete our online application form.
Volunteers from Ashford will be particularly welcome as our warehouse is based on Ashford Business Park.
What commitment do I need to make?
– we are flexible and appreciate any help you can offer.Â
– all volunteers need to be able to follow procedures, especially relating to food hygiene and health & safety.
– commitment to equal opportunities and adherence to organisational policies of FareShare
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What do FareShare volunteers do?
Here are some of the volunteering roles that are available for you to volunteer your time:
- Warehouse assistants – Ensure that food is of an acceptable quality for redistribution and assist in counting and categorising the food, as well as picking orders and loading vans.
- Delivery drivers and assistants – Collect and deliver food to a wide variety of community organisations.
- Administration assistant – Support with answering phones, data processing food and making food orders for charities and community groups across Kent.
- Cleaning assistant – supporting us with cleaning the warehouse, office and vehicles.
What does FareShare offer me, as a volunteer?
- The chance to give practical help and support to help feed the community.
- A chance to meet new people.
- Training opportunities to help you with your volunteer role.
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What experience do I need?
- We are open to all volunteer enquiries. Experience in volunteer role opportunities would be good, but not essential.
- Drivers all need to have a clean driving licence and be over the age of 25.