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• Community Pantry Volunteer with Food for your Future Volunteer Opportunity No. VO100382 - Created/last updated: 10/01/2025

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  About this opportunity:	The Pantry was set up about 5 years ago by four young women. From humble beginnings serving about 30 families, it has grown arms and legs and now serves at times 90-100 families, all administered by a team of up to 10 volunteers. They aim to prevent food going to landfill. To this end they collect food that is approaching its '˜use by' date, but still within its '˜best before' date from local shops, bakeries and supermarkets. Members of the community can access food every Thursday and can take 10 items for £2.50. A team sets up the Pantry on Tuesday mornings, and serve customers on Thursdays between 12 noon-1.30pm, and again between 5.00pm-6.30pm. They would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in assisting.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Volunteers are given a full induction and training within their role. They have support from other volunteers throughout.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - 45p per mile or public transport rates.
  Experience required:	Food for your Future Pantry are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to get involved. The ability to drive and have access to a car would be beneficial although not a necessity as there are roles based entirely within the pantry. Knowledge of spreadsheets, accounting or marketing would be a huge bonus, thereby assisting behind the scenes.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	This opportunity takes place in Touch Community Centre, 30 Mercer Place, Dunfermline, KY11 4UG. It is 2 minutes from the nearest bus stop and has parking available.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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