Food bank centre team leader (Co-Manager of Cockermouth Foodbank Centre)
Working with the volunteer Centre Manager, you would manage and coordinate the North Lakes Foodbank Centre in Cockermouth, helping to lead a team of volunteers and ensuring that all areas of the Foodbank are run efficiently and to a high standard. With a passion for helping others with empathy, you will lead a team of caring and dedicated volunteers, providing a welcoming and safe space for those visiting the Foodbank in need.
This role is voluntary and requires good oral communication, good leadership and management skills, good and confident IT skills, and ability to work independently and unsupervised.
Up to 8 hours per week but a minimum of 4 hours (over 2 session days; Tuesdays and Fridays), plus attendance at some meetings.
Full job description available to download as a PDF within this advert.
Working with the volunteer Centre Manager, you would manage and coordinate the North Lakes Foodbank Centre in Cockermouth, helping to lead a team of volunteers and ensuring that all areas of the Foodbank are run efficiently and to a high standard. With a passion for helping others with empathy, you will lead a team of caring and dedicated volunteers, providing a welcoming and safe space for those visiting the Foodbank in need.
This role is voluntary and requires good oral communication, good leadership and management skills, good and confident IT skills, and ability to work independently and unsupervised.
Up to 8 hours per week but a minimum of 4 hours (over 2 session days; Tuesdays and Fridays), plus attendance at some meetings.
Full job description available to download as a PDF within this advert.
More about this role
Volunteer role
Food bank centre team leader
Volunteer manager
Food bank project manager
Where you will be based
Community
Why we want you
We are committed to ensuring anybody visiting a food bank is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity. Volunteers take time to share a warm drink, discuss food requirements, offer a listening ear and, when appropriate, signpost people for further support and help.
As a food bank centre team leader you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the food bank centre, supporting volunteers, coordinating activities and being the main point of contact for and queries for the duration of the session.
In this role you can make a real difference to both the people you serve and the volunteers you lead, ensuring a positive experience for all.
What you will be doing
* Supervise and motivate a team of volunteers
* Support the recruitment and induction of new volunteers as required
* Oversee and delegate tasks to ensure the smooth running of the food bank centre
* Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and hygiene policies, reporting any concerns to your Main Contact
* Ensure food bank policies and procedures are followed
* Create a welcoming, caring and friendly atmosphere for volunteers and people coming to the centre
* Lead a volunteer debrief at the end of each session
* Attend team leader meetings as required
* Regularly report to your Main Contact / Food bank Project Manager
The skills you need
* Strong team player
* Excellent communication skills
* Empathetic
* Organised and self-motivated
* Strong leadership skills
What's in it for you
* Using your existing skills to make a difference
* Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the community
* Make a real difference to the running of your food bank
Disclaimer
Lorton Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RH, United Kingdom
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