Falkirk Foodbank Volunteer Drivers

Posted on November 10, 2017

Falkirk Foodbank is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver food packages to people in the community.

The foodbank provides up to 5 days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis. They are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by the Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

Volunteer drivers will initially spend their time in the warehouse for a few months, so they learn the foodbank’s processes. The foodbank will provide a van for deliveries; drivers will be required to pack the van with food packages in preparation for delivering in the local community.

Drivers are required to have a full UK driving licence with no points.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Team by phone: 01324 692000, or email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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