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Food Train Dumfries and Galloway
- VO94185
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. Helpers, along with the Drivers collect shopping lists from customers, collect the shopping orders from the shop and deliver to the customers.
The Role includes a combination of the following: • Collecting shopping lists from customers • Collecting shopping orders from shops • Stack van to ensure shopping boxes are secure • Deliver and unpack shopping orders for customers • Collect monies and complete all 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, although 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
Subject to a Protection of Vulnerable (PVG) groups record check. Driving licence is essential for those in the drivers pool
Frequency & commitment
6 hours
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Delivery Helper with Food Train Dumfries and Galloway
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Email address: dgrm@thefoodtrain.co.uk
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