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Rugby Foodbank Friends Volunteer

Rugby Foodbank

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Foodbank Friends is a warm and welcoming support group held every Friday morning from 10am until 11.30am at Rugby Foodbank. It offers a safe space for Foodbank users to connect, talk, and build supportive relationships. Many attendees have or are presently facing significant challenges, including debt, homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health difficulties, or other forms of trauma. Despite this, they are incredibly kind, friendly, and appreciative of a space where they are listened to and respected.

As part of the group, we also share information about our local campaign work to challenge the root causes of poverty and help end the need for foodbanks. We actively encourage Foodbank Friends to get involved in this work, whether by sharing their views, stories, or ideas. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem, gives them a sense of purpose and value and in turn it supports mental health and recovery.

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and empathetic volunteer to help facilitate the group and provide consistent support from the beginning of September.

To apply for this role, please go directly to the Foodbank Website and follow How to get involved or follow link below:
https://hope4.goassemble.com/opportunities/96204-distribution-volunteer-foodbank-friends-group-volunteer-2025-09-03/apply/[150966]#

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,General & Helping,Befriending

Cleaning & Tidying, Listening skills

Key Responsibilities Help to set up the room from 9:15am, including arranging seating and preparing the space. Prepare and serve refreshments before and during the session. Support the group by welcoming attendees, encouraging conversation, and listening actively and non-judgementally. Help maintain a safe, calm and respectful environment for all participants. Maintain confidentiality and observe appropriate boundaries. Support the tidy-up after the session ends at 11.30 and help prepare the room for Foodbank distribution which starts at 12.30 Be a consistent presence each week to build trusting relationships with group members.

Using your existing skills to make a difference Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the community Make a real difference to the running of your food bank

Friday mornings 9.15am-12pm

Further location details may be provided below.

CV21 2LJ

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