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Food Pantry Assistant

  • VO87531

Description

The Greenhouse Pantry was set up in 2021 in response to the rising levels of food insecurity in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh. Following the Your Local Pantry model, people who are facing food insecurity in the local area can become members, paying £4.50 per visit for approx.10 items. Pantries are a more sustainable longer-term solution to food poverty. Pantry assistants will help support the general day to day running of the pantry. There are a variety of tasks and these will be matched with the volunteers experience and skills.
It is all ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. No disabled toilet.
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Organisation aims and objectives

The Community Alliance Trust is a community-led organisation which exist to benefit the community of the Greater Craigmillar area of Edinburgh fallowing the principles of sustainable development. It does this by: Developing community assets and new social enterprise initiatives in the local community, Taking their lead from the community in planning and implementing their projects.

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Rota arranged each month, flexibility available. We ask for a commitment of 3 hours per week for at least 3 months.

Restrictions

Experience required: A good team worker, enthusiastic, and able to engage well with others. Reliable and punctual. Willing to learn and be flexible and take on a variety of tasks. Helpful and willing to engage with the community and customers in an inclusive way. Good health and physically active. Some retail experience (D).
Travel details: The pantry address is: The Greenhouse Pantry, 64 Niddrie Mains Road, Craigmillar, EH16 4BG. This is a very central location in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh. For volunteers who drive we have parking available. Bus links: 2, 14 and 30 stop outside the pantry.
Minimum age: 18

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Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We will provide an expenses form to fill out for any relevant expenses occurred during the course of volunteering.
Taster available: Yes
Training details: We will provide volunteers with relevant training on the general day to day running of the pantry including customer service techniques and pricing systems. We can also support volunteers (who haven't already) to complete a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

You can't volunteer for this opportunity using this site. Please contact the organisation directly using www.communityalliancetrust.org.uk for more information.

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