Why not join our group of dedicated volunteers? As well as helping those who need it, you will make new friends and learn new skills. None of our work would be possible without our incredible team of volunteers.

There are no paid staff at FEAST. We currently have around 130 fully active volunteers, and we estimate that between them they have given just under 9,000 hours to FEAST across the year.

Why volunteer?

Our volunteers come from all walks of life, and in addition to wanting to make a difference in our community, they have many reasons for wanting to volunteer with us. Here are just a few:

• To give back to the community
• To make new friends and work as part of a team
• To gain new experiences and learn new skills
• To increase confidence

What our volunteers do

Our volunteers get involved in a range of activities, bringing their skills, experience, and natural empathy to help our FEAST guests. Here are just some of the tasks and roles undertaken:

• Cook FEAST lunches
• Serve and clear up at lunches
• Team lead at FEAST Fresh
• Serve at FEAST Fresh larders
• Pick up food from various supermarkets
• Manage food donations from FareShare and others to FEAST Fresh
• Deliver food
• Make and serve tea, coffee and cake
• Chat to guests and get to know them
• Answer calls and emails
• Keep our accounts
• Run the website and social media
• Recruit and look after volunteers
• Manage guest membership and welfare
• Network with other community larders, food banks and agencies
• Run the charity
• Raise money

To find out more or to speak to our recruitment team, please email volunteer@feast.org.uk or complete the contact form below.