Description
Food Train Stirling and Clackmannanshire provide a volunteer-led, low-cost grocery delivery service to people aged 65 and over who are unable to do their own shopping. Customers may come to use the service due to disability, frailty or mobility issues. The service is not means-tested or health-tested, meaning anyone aged 65+, living in the Stirling/Clackmannanshire local authority areas, who are struggling to access groceries can utilise the service.
They are recruiting for volunteer shoppers to support older people in the Asda store in Alloa with their food shopping.
Once shopping lists are collected, volunteer shoppers work together to gather the shopping in the Asda. Shoppers are needed on a Wednesday morning. The Food Train Clackmannanshire provide an induction and training for all its volunteers, and also buddy up helpers with experienced volunteers.
If you would be interested in helping out one morning a week, please get in touch by calling the team on 01786 450 536 or emailing them at stirling@thefoodtrain.co.uk
The Food Train covers all travel costs. Volunteer shoppers are asked to commit to one morning per week shopping from 8am to 11am. The Food Train provide water and snacks for volunteers. After completion of a successful volunteering period staff can offer a professional reference for onward progression destinations. The Food Train also provide and cover the cost of PVG registration, training and ongoing support in the form of one to one meetings or volunteer meetings.
Organisation aims and objectives
Food Train is a registered charity, voluntary organisation and social enterprise. Since 1995 Food Train has been making life easier for older people, providing vital services to those who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. We aim to offer our members practical help to eat well, age well and live well at home for longer. Food Train makes hundreds of grocery deliveries every week, ensuring those most in need have access to fresh groceries. Anyone from age 65 who has difficulty getting their grocery shopping can use the service. Our service is designed to help older people enjoy fresh food and a well-balanced diet and help them remain in the comfort of their own home in the local community without the worry or carrying heavy shopping.
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Frequency and commitment details
Once weekly.
Restrictions
16 years of age or over.
Experience required: Basic numeracy and literacy skills are essential. Volunteers need to be well presented and have a cheerful disposition. Must show willingness to work as part of a team.
Minimum age: 16
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: All expenses covered.
Taster available: Yes
Training details: Induction, training, volunteer meeting and peer support.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer