Forth Valley Community Focus CIC Volunteers

Posted on February 27, 2019

Forth Valley Community Focus (FVCF) CIC are currently looking for volunteers.

They have a variety of roles available, including:

Food Collection Volunteers (morning and evening slots)

Food collection volunteers pick up donated food from different retailers and bring it back to the FVCF CIC office. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Morning collection:

Tesco, Falkirk Retail Park: Monday mornings
Tesco Express in Camelon: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings

Evening collection:

Greggs, Falkirk High Street: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings
Greggs, Lint Riggs, Falkirk: Tuesday evenings

Morning volunteers will collect the food at 8am, to be at the office no later than 8:30am. Evening volunteers should arrive for collection no later than 5:25pm. Travel will be reimbursed at 45p per mile.

Food Larder Volunteer

The Food Larder Volunteer opportunity takes place Monday – Friday, 8:45am – 12pm at the FVCF CIC office. The volunteer is responsible for customer service at the front desk, dealing with customers using the Food Larder, and keeping the Food Larder area tidy.

Volunteer Cleaner

The Volunteer Cleaner will be responsible for carrying out general cleaning duties in the office, such as vacuuming, cleaning desks, and washing dishes, with the role taking place Monday – Friday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm.

Travel expenses for the Food Larder Volunteer and Volunteer Cleaner roles upon provision of evidence such as a bus or train ticket.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Annette Tonner or Mhairi MacDonald by email: info@fvcfcic.co.uk

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