GET INVOLVED
Support your local community and help us transform lives by offering up your time to volunteer at Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank.
How can I volunteer?
Volunteers are the backbone of everything we do here at Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank. It is simply not possible without these local community heroes. We have a range of volunteering roles available, across our Crisis Drop-In, Foodbank, charity shops, and other community groups and services.
If you’re interested in getting involved, please fill out the form on the left and a member of our team will be in touch within 5 working days.
Please note that during the busy Christmas period, there might be longer wait times than normal to receive a response on volunteering applications, due to limited staff capacity.
Current volunteer vacancies
Ham Foodbank, Tuesdays (11:30am - 1pm)
Be a friendly face during times of crisis at our Ham Foodbank, chatting with guests, filling in food preference forms, and packing up food parcels for those in need.
Women’s Hub Volunteer, Wednesdays (12:15pm - 2:30pm)
Join our inspiring group of ladies and provide support across the session, including heating up lunch, helping to serve food and drink, chatting with guests and generally providing a friendly face.
Volunteer Chef, Tuesdays (12:30pm - 2pm)
Cook for good with us, providing nourishing vegetarian meals for those who need it most across our Women’s Hub and our Food with Faith services.
Gails Collection Volunteer, Sundays and/or Thursdays (6pm-7pm)
Help fight food waste and support your community! We’re looking for a Sunday and/or Thursday evening volunteer to collect surplus bread and pastries from Gail’s in St Margarets at 6pm and deliver them to the Vineyard Community Centre. A car is essential for this role. Make a difference in under an hour a week!
Charity Shop Volunteer, (Shifts operate Mon - Sat, 10am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-5pm)
Channel your inner fashionista by helping us at our newest charity shop, Vineyard Boutique. From sorting donations, chatting to customers and making sales on the tills, no two days are the same, and every transaction support local people in crisis.
Please note that we are unable to work with those under 18 on site, due to our Safeguarding Policy. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept short-term volunteer placements at this time due to admin and staff capacity.
If you haven’t heard from us and it has been more than 5 business days, please check your junk folder, and reach out to us via the contact us page as needed.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Why volunteer?
Make an Impact: Every hour you dedicate, every skill you share, and every ounce of compassion you contribute creates a ripple effect of positive change. You can be the force that transforms our community.
Build Connections: Volunteering is more than a task; it's a meaningful way to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a difference.
Grow Personally and Professionally: As you give, you also receive. Volunteering is an opportunity to develop new skills, gain valuable experiences, and enhance your personal and professional growth.
as well as…
first-to-hear updates via our Volunteer Newsletter
free tea and coffee on shift
annual Volunteer Celebration events
Vineyard charity shop discounts
“I know I am contributing to something amazing which makes a real difference in the community every single day.”
- Karen, Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank Volunteer
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