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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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Food Pantry Assistant

The Greenhouse Pantry was set up in 2021 in response to the rising levels of food insecurity in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh. Following the Your Local Pantry model, people who are facing food insecurity in the local area can become members, paying £4.50 per visit for approx.10 items. Pantries are a more sustainable longer-term solution to food poverty. Pantry assistants will help support the general day to day running of the pantry. There are a variety of tasks and these will be matched with the volunteers experience and skills.
It is all ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. No disabled toilet.
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Experience required

A good team worker, enthusiastic, and able to engage well with others.
Reliable and punctual.
Willing to learn and be flexible and take on a variety of tasks.
Helpful and willing to engage with the community and customers in an inclusive way.
Good health and physically active.
Some retail experience (D).

Travel details

The pantry address is: The Greenhouse Pantry, 64 Niddrie Mains Road, Craigmillar, EH16 4BG. This is a very central location in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh. For volunteers who drive we have parking available. Bus links: 2, 14 and 30 stop outside the pantry.

Travel expenses

We will provide an expenses form to fill out for any relevant expenses occurred during the course of volunteering.

Support
Training details

We will provide volunteers with relevant training on the general day to day running of the pantry including customer service techniques and pricing systems. We can also support volunteers (who haven't already) to complete a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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