Community Guider Volunteer

Food bank centres across Edinburgh

Flexible

Role

The Community Guider Volunteer plays a vital role in creating a warm, welcoming environment for clients attending food bank sessions. This role focuses on providing a compassionate, listening ear and supporting clients to access additional help by signposting them to relevant services and resources. While this is not a formal advice role, volunteers will be trained to recognise key needs and offer appropriate information.

Typical Tasks

    • Welcome clients warmly and help create a friendly, non-judgemental atmosphere. 
    • Offer tea, coffee, and light refreshments to clients attending sessions. 
    • Engage in supportive, confidential conversations with clients who wish to talk.

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