Volunteer as an individual

DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER WITH US?
THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS YOU CAN HELP!

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Receive deliveries and package items in preparation for distribution days

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As a shopper you will collect orders and distribute goods to clients

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Welcome guests on distribution days, assign them to the right queues and ensure their comfort

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Register new guests and explain to them how the foodbank operates

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We offer guests assistance on a range of issues from food sources to housing

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Be a friendly face and take guests orders. Assist them with any membership queries

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As we are not government funded we depend on grants, help us apply to these

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Help us speak to followers, grow our user base and spread our message

Our Code of Conduct is at the heart of what we do.

Please read it here.

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Sign up to volunteer with us!

Please look over our Bow Food Bank Volunteering Sessions to see what days and times are available for volunteering.

Please be aware that volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer with us.

To start volunteering with us, please fill in the form below and we’ll get back to you in a few working days. If you have any questions or issues, please email us at volunteer@bowfoodbank.org.

If you’re looking for group volunteering, please visit our Corporate Volunteering page. 

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    Helpful Information

    Why do we ask for this? This information is helpful for us in reporting aggregate demographic information about our volunteer community, and for recognising gaps of representation compared to our guest community. We do not use this information at an individual level. You are welcome to select "Prefer not to say".




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    Code of Conduct

    Our Code of Conduct is at the heart of what we do: We respect the dignity of our clients, fellow volunteers and workers and treat them with courtesy at all times, including online. We need all our volunteers to follow the Code of Conduct.

    Read Code of Conduct here!

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    BOW
    FOODBANK

    *As of 1 September 2023, this location is closed. A new Bow location will be opening in Spring 2024. Please use our Bethnal Green location.

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    BETHNAL GREEN
    FOODBANK

    Sundays 1.30pm to 3.30pm (preparation day)

    Mondays 7.30am to 1pm (food distribution day)

    Tuesdays 11am to 3pm (preparation day)

    Wednesdays 1.30pm to 7.30pm (food distribution day)