Lead Hamper Coordinator

PLEASE NOTE: This role is only needed for the Christmas period Crisis at Christmas receives all donated goods into our Warehouse. A team of volunteers sort and pack into hampers individualised for our members. Based from our Skylight, you will work alongside the Christmas Warehouse Operative, Transport Team and Event staff to ensure hampers are delivered correctly. What you will gain

• You will have the opportunity to be part of a volunteer led team making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness over the Christmas period
• The opportunity to share existing or develop new skills in a friendly and supportive environment
• Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
• Support and advice from Crisis at Christmas staff team
• Experience in running activities
• A platform for building confidence
• Skills and knowledge in providing services for people experiencing homelessness
Core tasks Your tasks may include:
• Working alongside the Christmas Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for overseeing the hampers and ensuring the correct hampers go with the correct food deliveries.
• Please note this role might have some manual handling involved as you might be required to carry hampers out to volunteer drivers cars.
• You may also be supporting guests at the event to collect their hamper., We expect volunteers to comply with Crisis policies including health and safety, data protection and code of conduct at all times
• To maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all accessible information about guests and the organisation
• Be positive, productive and have the passion to help end homelessness
• We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming, remain relevant and are fully accessible to everyone that we help and support.
• We are particularly welcoming of volunteers from diverse and other marginalised communities, as this helps us ensure the best experience for those that we are here to help.
• People who have lived experience of homelessness are also particularly welcome to apply.
  
  This role is suited to someone who has also volunteered in the warehouse over December and built up a knowledge of the hamper system in place this year.
• Confident in managing a fast paced environment with good people skills.
• Friendly
• Organised
• Flexible