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Join us as a driver to help share good food

by Dorothy Parkes Centre

Dottie’s Community Fridge at The Dorothy Parkes Centre is looking for a reliable volunteer driver to collect surplus food from a local supermarket to help support our community fridge.
A small amount of your time can make a big difference by helping reduce food waste and provide food for the community.
Volunteers will need a clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Fuel costs can be claimed.
If you’re friendly, dependable, and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you.
Please get in touch for more details.

Organisation description

The Dorothy Parkes Centre exists to be a safe, welcoming, and accessible space at the heart of Smethwick where people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances can come together, find support, and improve their quality of life. We connect individuals to opportunities, services, and activities that promote health, wellbeing, learning, and community spirit.

Address

The Dorothy Parkes Centre, Church Road
B67 6HE Smethwick

Contact

Christina Murray
0121 558 2998
projects@dorothyparkes.org
https://www.dorothyparkes.org/

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

We are looking for someone who is:
• Reliable and punctual
• Friendly and approachable
• Organised and able to work independently
• Physically able to lift and carry food crates/bags
• Committed to helping the local community

Volunteers will need a clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Experience gained

What you’ll gain:
• The chance to make a real difference in your community
• Meet new people and be part of a supportive team
• Valuable volunteering experience
• The satisfaction of helping reduce food waste and support local people

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

No

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Adults

Time of volunteering

  • Weekdays
  • Daytime

Categories

  • Mainly indoors
  • Mainly outdoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
  • To share my skills and creativity
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