Description

The volunteer cook will be matched with an older person living in their area. They will provide a portion of a home cooked meal once a week, deliver it to the older person and stay for a chat if required. This meal share activity has a very important befriending element to it as many if our members may be socially isolated and will value having a local connection within their community.

Organisation aims and objectives

Food Train Connects provides a one to one support services for older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. We help older people to age well, live well and eat well.

Frequency and commitment details

2 hours per week

Restrictions

Experience required: An interest in people and their lives is essential Friendly, sociable and patient with a caring manner Ability to carry out regular shopping and deliver to older person’s home Good verbal communication skills are required with a sense of humour who can adapt your conversation to different types of people Maintain consistent communication with Food Train Connects staff throughout
Travel details: Own transport
Minimum age: 16

Support

Training details: Online induction and training programme, ID check and meeting with a member of the Food Train Connects Team, role handbook and ongoing support from a named member of the team.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer