Refurbs Flint’s Community Fridge helps cut food waste, build stronger bonds within the community and redistributes good quality food.

Volunteer Role Description: Community Fridge Volunteer

Purpose: Food waste is a big issue in the UK and beyond. It’s estimated that a third of all food gets wasted. Most of this is avoidable and could have been eaten had it been better managed.

Refurbs Flint’s Community Fridge helps cut food waste, build stronger bonds within the community and redistributes good quality food.

Location: Refurbs Flint, Aber Road Industrial Estate, Flint, CH6 5EX

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working alongside the community fridge team, to provide access to the fridge when customers come to collect food.
  • Keeping the fridge room clean and tidy and following Food Safety guidance.
  • Responsible for signing food in and out of the fridge.
  • Able to log weights of foods being signed in and out of fridge.
  • Monitoring fridge temperatures and recording daily.

Reports to: Community Fridge Coordinator – Refurbs Flint

Length of Appointment:  On Going - Long term opportunities available

Time Commitment: 2 hours Tuesday / 4 hours Wednesday. The fridge is currently open 1 day a week (Wednesdays 12pm-2pm) with collections and deliveries on Tuesday mornings. 

Qualifications required: None required as Food Safety training will be provided. An interest in customer service and helping in the community.

Support / Training offered:

  • Regular support meetings with Community Fridge Coordinator
  • Range of training provided including practical training.
  • Chance to make new friends and gain experience in a relaxed, supportive, environment.

Age Requirement: 18 upwards.

Dress Code: Casual clothing (PPE will be provided).

DBS Check required: No - all work will be supervised.

Additions: Travel expenses to be reimbursed and refreshments available on the day.

To apply, please call Amanda on 07860 718299 or email amanda.barr@groundworknorthwales.org.uk