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our fantastic volunteers make our work possible

At Hackney Foodbank, our fantastic volunteers make our work possible in supporting people in crisis or trapped in poverty. From the warehouse to the food bank centres - and in between! - volunteers are involved in delivering all our activities.

join the team and make a difference

You don’t need any specific skills for most of our volunteer roles and we will train you for whichever role you decide to take on. If you’re interested in joining our team and helping us work towards a hunger-free Hackney, take a look at the opportunities available below.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

opportunities corporate volunteering

Testimonials

As I walk through the door, everyone treats me with respect and it’s just a nice place to work and a nice environment to work in

I love the experience, I love the people and I love the vibe - Roger

It makes me feel more valued as a person

every time I go home after volunteering, I know I've helped somebody out (even though I do not know who). I know somebody’s life will be a bit easier because of my actions - Isaac

I’ve always valued how I can help people directly there’s a very obvious need and a direct solution

People need feed and people need food. Other volunteers are really nice, there’s special skillset required and it’s generally fairly relaxed at Hackney Foodbank - Kirsten

volunteering opportunities

We’re looking for volunteers who share our values of Dignity, Compassion, and Equity. If that’s you, take a look at the opportunities below and join our fantastic team today!

We request a minimum commitment of one 3-hour shift per week for 3 months for all roles.

warehouse volunteers

Monday to Friday, 8.30am-11.30am or 12pm-3pm
Join us in our Hoxton warehouse to prepare parcels of food and household items for our visitors. You will check, weigh, sort, and record incoming stock and put together parcels according to the guidelines provided. This role can involve lots of moving around and lifting crates weighing up to 20kg.
To apply for this role, please complete the application form below. For more information please email our Volunteer team on volunteer@hackneyfoodbank.org
We are welcoming applications from volunteers who can speak or translate any of the following languages:
• Turkish
• Kurdish
• Polish
• Ukrainian
• Lingala (DRC)
• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Urdu
• Gujrati
• Arabic
• BSL

apply here
Drivers (Hackney area)

Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm
Wednesdays, 3.30pm-7pm
Collecting donations from supermarkets, picking up goods from our storage facility, and delivering food parcels to food bank centres for collection - our drivers keep items moving to where we need them, and ensure parcels are ready to collect when our visitors arrive.
This role requires experience of driving a Luton van, and a clean driving licence.
To apply for this role, please complete the application form below. For more information please email our Volunteer team on volunteer@hackneyfoodbank.org
We are welcoming applications from volunteers who can speak or translate any of the following languages:
• Turkish
• Kurdish
• Polish
• Ukrainian
• Lingala (DRC)
• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Urdu
• Gujrati
• Arabic
• BSL

APPLY HERE
Food distribution Centre Volunteers (locations across Hackney)

(Times vary) see our locations page for timings of our food distribution centre opening times
Be the smiling face that welcomes our visitors to the food bank and makes them feel at ease. You will greet visitors, verify their voucher, help them to collect their parcel, and offer support and signposting to relevant local services and organisations. This role can involve manual tasks such as lifting and moving crates of parcels ready for collection.
To apply for this role, please complete the application form below. For more information please email our Volunteer team on volunteer@hackneyfoodbank.org
We are welcoming applications from volunteers who can speak or translate any of the following languages:
• Turkish
• Kurdish
• Polish
• Ukrainian
• Lingala (DRC)
• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Urdu
• Gujrati
• Arabic
• BSL

Apply Here

how to volunteer

We’re looking for volunteers who share our values of Dignity, Compassion, and Equity. If that’s you, take a look at the opportunities below and join our fantastic team today!

We request a minimum commitment of one 3-hour shift per week for 3 months for all roles.

Fill out an application
You can apply for any of our volunteering roles by completing this form. We will review your application and contact you.
Complete the induction
This allows us all to make sure we’re a good fit for each other, and gives you the information you need to become an effective representative of Hackney Foodbank.
Support local people
You will receive any specific training and instructions required for your role and start volunteering at your agreed time.