About Feed Cork
Feed Cork fights food poverty in Cork by distributing a 3-4 day supply of nutritious food to individuals and families in need every Wednesday from 1-4pm.
What's Involved
Volunteers will be sorting, packing and distributing boxes of food for distribution in our public access food bank.
They will also be tidying, serving, and greeting in our Feed Cork Cafe, which serves free teas, coffees, and desserts to participants.
There will some heavy lifting/
What's required for this position
There are no special skills required
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Other
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
Morning | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | |
Afternoon | | | ✓ | ✓ | | | |
Evening |
Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 3hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Cork Church Lower Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork City
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Feed Cork offers people in Cork to directly affect the lives of people struggling with food poverty in Cork. It will enrich their own lives by giving and caring for others in need.
Getting there
Feed Cork is located on Lower Oliver Plunkett St. just behind the bus station in Cork. We are in Cork Church which is located in the Connally Hall building.