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Food Train Dumfries and Galloway
- VO94183
Opportunities available across Dumfries and Galloway (Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, Stranraer)
Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Shoppers work in the local stores to make up the customers’ orders for delivery. Reports to: Food Train Staff Location: Based from Local Branch The Role will include a combination of the following: • Making up and checking customers shopping orders • Packing boxes ensuring weight distribution • Putting customers’ orders through the till • Pay for the shopping and complete necessary paperwork • To report any matters of concern to Food Train staff • To inform Food Train Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • Representing Food Train in a professional manner to customers and the wider community.
Experience required
There are no formal educational requirements for this role however knowledge of the needs of older people acquired through life and family experiences, training received or practice-based experience is desirable. • Good literacy and numeracy skills. •
Travel details
Opportunities available at branches across the region (Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, Stranraer)
Support
Training details
Training and support provided by Food Train staff
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Frequency & commitment
8am to 11am approximately - Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday dependent on shop and location. 3 month minimum
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
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Email address: dgrm@thefoodtrain.co.uk
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