Volunteering

Please read through the role descriptions below, and if you think that you are well suited to either or both roles please send an email to enquiries@bishopsstortfordfoodbank.com and we will send you a link to apply when we open a new recruitment window. Thank you!

In-house volunteers


Our in-house volunteers are based at the Food Bank in South Street, Bishop’s Stortford. Main duties include:

  • Sorting donations
  • Checking dates on food items
  • Replenishing stock and undertaking stock audits
  • Shopping/collecting food from supermarkets
  • Preparing food parcels to be delivered
  • Packing the pre-prepared boxes
  • Overseeing deliveries as they go out
  • Talking to clients in a supportive and non-judgemental manner
  • Signposting clients to other agencies.

Volunteer drivers

Our part-time drivers assist with deliveries and collections in and around Bishop’s Stortford. Main duties include:

  • Collecting food parcels from the Food Bank
  • Delivering food parcels to people in the Stort Valley area
  • Follow our safeguarding, data protection and lone-working protocols
  • Picking up food donations from local supermarkets, schools, community groups and businesses.

Get in touch

For more information please contact the Bishop’s Stortford Food Bank – enquiries@bishopsstortfordfoodbank.com

Please note that we only offer volunteering during our opening hours.