We are a vibrant community charity in the Abbey Ward of Cambridge, improving the lives and wellbeing of Abbey residents. We do this through targeted community projects, provision of general support ...
Food Hub drivers: Friday and Sunday evenings
Contact person
Volunteer Coordinator Abbey People
#78042
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Summary
Responsible for collecting food donations from supermarkets across the city and delivering to Abbey Food Hub to unpack.
Detailed description
This role is for anyone who wants to help fight food waste and help ensure everyone in the community has access food. Drivers are crucial in keeping the Food Hub running, as without them, we wouldn't have any food to give out at sessions.
Jan 2026: We’re currently looking for regular drivers to collect from local Co-ops on Friday and Sunday evenings (from 8:30pm). We’re ideally looking for people who can commit to doing this weekly, or two people to do it on a fortnightly rota, but once a month is also an option too.
What does this role involve?
- Driving to specific supermarket(s) to collect their surplus donation.
- Packing crates and bags of food into your car and delivering to the Food Hub.
- Unloading the donation at the Food Hub and putting the food donation away appropriately e.g. items that need to be kept chilled in the fridge (training is given).
What skills do I need?
- Ability to drive, holder of a valid driver's license, car insurance and has access to a car.
- Ability to positively interact with supermarket staff.
- Literacy skills to be able to read and follow collection and delivery instructions.
- Ideally on WhatsApp and happy to be in the drivers WhatsApp group (not essential though).
- Able to lift heavy food crates to load and unload car.
What we will provide to volunteers
🤝 Extra support
About Abbey People
We are a vibrant community charity in the Abbey Ward of Cambridge, improving the lives and wellbeing of Abbey residents. We do this through targeted community projects, provision of general support such as a community Food Hub, supporting access to education and employment, projects to improve the environment, and by developing a culture of volunteering in the community.