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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!

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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 Homerton 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

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
To see a video version of this role click here.

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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

Apply Here
Church Engagement Volunteers

We are recruiting three Church Engagement Volunteers to strengthen the Trussell Trust's relationship with local churches. This role requires between three and six hours per week, creating greater partnership working; enabling us to come together to support those facing hardship in the community and campaign for justice. You will help ensure an active, strong and values-based connection between the food bank and local churches.
Please fill in the application form online to apply. Or, for more information, please email pat@hackneyfoodbank.org

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.