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…
Volunteer roles
Please note, there are no current vacancies
Helping in the Whitstable warehouse
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.
Delivering food to homes
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.
Delivering food parcels to agencies
Parcels delivered to agency addresses throughout Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay using their own cars. Picking up the parcels from the Whitstable warehouse.
Driving the Canterbury Food Bank van
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.
Driving assistant
Assisting the van driver with loading and unloading the van, helping to direct into smaller spaces. No driving required.
Food parcel distribution points
Volunteers attend the distribution points in Canterbury, Whitstable, and Herne Bay along with the food bank signposters. Meeting and greeting people picking up parcels
Supermarket collection days
We occasionally arrange supermarket collect days and need help with these. This involves working in shifts, representing the charity and collecting donations at the front of the store.
*We are happy to hold onto your details and let you know when volunteering opportunities come up if vacancies are filled.
Apply to Volunteer
Please complete and attach the Volunteer Application From before submitting.
