Volunteer
Edinburgh Food Project is powered by volunteers.
We have dedicated teams in the warehouse and food banks, driving our vans, helping with supermarket collections and in our community garden. Volunteers also support our events and fundraising.
Current Opportunities
By volunteering with Edinburgh Food Project, you’ll be helping people across Edinburgh who are experiencing hunger and hardship. You’ll be part of a team working towards a future without poverty, where everyone has what they need to thrive.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive volunteering environment. If you require any adjustments during recruitment, training or volunteering, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.
Various locations across Edinburgh | 2-3 hours per week
To support the delivery of our food banks in local communities by providing a welcoming and supportive environment for people in crisis. Volunteers will ensure food parcels are distributed appropriately and the food bank centre is well maintained and resourced.
Unit 12 New Lairdship Yards, EH11 3UY | 2-3 hours per week
To support the smooth running of our warehouse by receiving, checking, sorting, and preparing food donations. Volunteers play a key role in ensuring food parcels are made up accurately and stock is managed safely and efficiently to support food bank centres across Edinburgh.
Warehouse, with routes across Edinburgh | Flexible
Support the smooth collection and delivery of food donations and supplies by driving Edinburgh Food Project vans or accompanying the driver as a buddy. Transport volunteers play a vital role in ensuring food reaches the warehouse and food bank centres safely, efficiently, and on time.
Craigmillar Hub at Thistle Centre of Wellbeing | Flexible
Play a key role in developing and maintaining the Chapel Court Garden, a community growing space at our Craigmillar Hub. The garden aims to promote wellbeing, food growing, learning and social connection within the local community.
Accessibility
Some volunteer roles may involve:
- Standing for periods of time
- Lifting and moving donations or food parcels
- Working in busy environments
- Supporting people who may be experiencing financial hardship, stress or emotional distress
We are committed to making volunteering accessible and will discuss any support or reasonable adjustments that may help you participate.
Volunteer Testimonials
Investing In Volunteers
Investing In Volunteers is the UK standard for good practice in volunteer management. Edinburgh Food Project is powered by volunteers and we hold this standard to show our commitment to, and appreciation of, our volunteers.
Corporate
The support of local and national businesses is vital to our work. For more information visit our ‘Partner’ page.