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The Dorothy Parkes Centre is proud to host Dottie’s Community Fridge project, helping to reduce food waste and support local people in accessing surplus food. Dottie’s redistributes fresh, good-quality food that would otherwise go to waste, and is open to everyone in the community.
This is a practical and rewarding volunteer role that helps promote sustainability and community wellbeing. Volunteers are vital to the smooth running of the fridge, and we would love you to be part of the team.
Activities could include:
• Receiving, sorting, and displaying food donations
• Checking food quality and best-before/use-by dates
• Keeping the fridge and surrounding area clean, tidy, and hygienic
• Monitoring fridge temperatures and completing basic records and monitoring
• Welcoming visitors and explaining how the Community Fridge works
• Promoting food safety and responsible sharing practices
• Assisting with any deliveries or collections if needed
Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.
The Dorothy Parkes Centre is a vibrant community centre based in Smethwick which hosts a number of projects as well as hiring hall space to external agencies to lead various sessions.
The Dorothy Parkes Centre, Church Road
B67 6HE Smethwick
Christina Murray
0121 558 2998
projects@dorothyparkes.org
https://www.dorothyparkes.org/
Please contact us to discuss any access requirements
• Reliable and punctual
• Friendly, respectful, and inclusive attitude
• Good organisational skills
• Awareness of food hygiene (training provided if needed)
• Ability to carry out light physical tasks such as lifting boxes or stocking shelves
Increase skill set, meet new people, increase confidence, make a genuine difference to the local community, gain valuable work experience
All volunteers will receive an induction and any necessary training, such as basic food hygiene. Ongoing support will be provided by the Projects Manager and staff team. Volunteers will be encouraged to give feedback and help shape the development of the Community Fridge.
No
18+
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