Role Profile

Location: Newport and District Foodbank, Stow Hill Community Centre, Brynhyfryd Road Newport NP20 4FX

When: To be agreed

Why volunteer with us?

Volunteering is a fantastic way to support your local community, and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Newport and District Foodbank.

Your time, skills, and commitment play a vital role in helping us work toward our vision of a UK where no one needs a food bank.

By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a practical difference to people in your community while becoming part of a welcoming, supportive environment. Every volunteer is valued, treated with respect, and offered a safe space to contribute.

As a volunteer, you’ll receive training and guidance as part of your induction, which may include shadowing or buddying with experienced team members. Some roles require mandatory training, and we’ll provide any support needed to help you complete it.

We’re committed to ongoing development and are happy to explore any personal learning goals you may have. Your growth matters to us just as much as the contribution you make.

What you will be doing

· Support the food bank manager with the development and delivery of our social media and communications plan and policies.

· Create regular innovative, engaging, and relevant social media posts that reflect our campaigns, key activities, events, and requests for support.

· Create accessible, succinct articles to keep volunteers and supporters across the food bank up to date with activities and developments.

· Follow, reshare, and like posts from our key audiences, ensuring our accounts remain active.

· Research new social media platforms that we might use and keep up to date with current trends.

· Help promote the Foodbank drives for example in local supermarkets/community events.

· You may also be required to assist with producing promotional materials for community events.

What’s in it for you:

• Having an enjoyable experience whilst volunteering with us

• Providing an essential and much needed service at our food bank

• Making a difference for people in the local community

• Meeting new people and being part of a motivated team

• Learning new skills and utilising your existing skills to make a difference

• Challenging yourself to try something different, learn and develop