Role Overview
The Shopping Team plays a vital role in ensuring that our community kitchen has all the necessary provisions to prepare nutritious meals for our community drop-ins. Volunteers work closely with the kitchen team to plan and purchase the required items. Volunteers are reimbursed for any money spent when receipts are provided.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with the Kitchen Team to follow a shopping list based on current needs.
- Purchasing groceries and kitchen essentials within budget and ensuring food safety guidelines are met.
- Keeping and submitting receipts for reimbursement.
- Ensuring cost-effective shopping while maintaining the quality of ingredients.
- Delivering shopping to the community kitchen in time for meal preparation.
- Coordinating with other Shopping Team members on our rota to distribute tasks efficiently.
Skills and Qualities
- Good communication skills to work effectively with the Kitchen Team.
- Reliability in ensuring shopping is completed on time.
- Budget-conscious approach to making purchases.
- Access to a vehicle for transporting shopping (preferred but not essential).
- Ability to work as part of a team and adjust to changing needs.
Time Commitment
- This role is flexible, based on the needs of the kitchen.
- Volunteers can shop weekly, fortnightly, or monthly depending on availability.
Support & Benefits
- Volunteers are fully reimbursed for all purchases upon providing receipts.
- Guidance provided on shopping needs and food type considerations for our community members.
- References available for job applications and asylum claims.
- Be part of a friendly, supportive team making a direct impact on the community.
Volunteer Inductions
All new volunteers are invited to attend an induction session where they will learn about SASS, our mission, and key facts about the UK asylum system. The session also provides an overview of the different volunteer roles available, helping new volunteers find a role that best suits their skills and interests.
Volunteer Wellbeing & Feedback Sessions
To ensure volunteers feel supported and valued, we hold periodic wellbeing sessions where volunteers can discuss their experiences, provide feedback, and explore new opportunities within SASS. These sessions help us improve our work while creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all volunteers.
Contact Diana:
Email: diana.amaya.sass@gmail.com
Mobile/Whatsapp: 07707 850900
SASS Community Drop-ins
Fridays: 4pm – 7pm – St James Parish Hall, Walters Road, Swansea. SA1 4QA
Google Maps
Saturdays: 12pm – 3pm – York Place Baptist Church, 1 York St, Swansea. SA1 3LZ
SASS Links
About SASS: www.sass.wales/about-sass/
SASS News: www.sass.wales/news/
SASS Directory: www.sass.wales/sass-directory/