Hamilton District Foodbank
Charity registered in Scotland SC043982
We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK
Current vacancies
To oversee all aspects of the Hamilton District Foodbank operation and ensure alignment to the agreed operating model as follows:
- Recruiting volunteers including interviews, reference checks, disclosure checks (as required), and obtaining signed confidentiality / GDPR agreements
- Recruiting and supporting Duty Co-ordinators
- Organising and facilitating volunteer training
- Ensuring that all volunteers adhere to the confidentiality agreement
- Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Health and Safety standards
- Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Environmental Health standards
- Developing, maintaining and ensuring compliance to policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding)
- Maintaining awareness of the benefit system and any changes to it, and understanding and responding to the impact of those changes on the Foodbank operation and future plans
- Communicating with all the relevant people including churches, volunteers, Trussell Trust, Referring Agencies and Committee members
- Ensuring that the Foodbank maintains the online database, website, and social media
- Communicating with local media and positively promoting the Foodbank service
- Organising Foodbank representation at Community events
- Working in partnership with the Salvation Army in Hamilton