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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Gorebridge Community Fridge Volunteer

Food waste is a big issue in the UK and beyond. It’s estimated that a third of all food gets wasted. Most of this is avoidable and could have been eaten had it been better managed.
Help us look after the fridge in the following ways:


  • Operate fridge during allocated opening times * Collection of food from donors

  • Fridge cleaning and monitoring

  • Local fridge promotion

  • Assist with events to support the fridge and the local community Experience required: Interest in food. Confident and happy to work on own. Friendly and helpful manner.


Experience required

Interest in food, confident and happy to work on own. Friendly and helpful manner

Travel details

‘29' and '33' bus route. It is easily accessible using Lothian Buses.

Travel expenses

Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Support
Training details

Induction session on volunteer role
Other training may include manually handling, food hygiene
Regular support from Food Sharing Coordinator

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
3 hours per week initially for 3 months with possible extension.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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