Volunteering

Thinking of volunteering? Apply today!

Simply download the Volunteer Application form, complete and return it to Canterbury Food Bank using the form on this page. We look forward to hearing from you…

Please complete all fields and click the “Send” button or call 01227 936450

This role involves supporting the food bank team in managing food donations. Food donations are checked, sorted, and packed ready for distribution. Some lifting of parcels which are 13 kg or under, but there are other roles that do not require lifting

No current vacancies

Volunteers work in pairs and deliver to homes using their own cars. The charity covers Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and surrounding villages. At the end of each shift the volunteers would return to the Whitstable warehouse with their fob and paperwork.

Volunteers required

Parcels delivered to agency addresses throughout Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay using their own cars. Picking up the parcels from the Whitstable warehouse.

Volunteers required

Citreon Relay 35 L3 H2 120 Enterprise. The vehicle is 6 metres long, 2.3 meters wide and 2.5 metres high. If you apply for this role an internal driving assessment will be arranged with the van manager. Some lifting is required when picking up and unloading donations.

No current vacancies

Assisting the van driver with loading and unloading the van, helping to direct into smaller spaces. No driving required.

No current vacancies

We occasionally arrange supermarket collection days and need help with these. This involves working in shifts, representing the charity and collecting donations at the front of the store.

Volunteers required

Volunteers attend the distribution points in Canterbury, Whitstable, and Herne Bay along with the food bank signposters. Meeting and greeting people picking up parcels.

No current vacancies