Find paid and voluntary vacancies with Kingston Voluntary Action as well as with our local colleagues and partners below.
Paid Offers at Kingston Voluntary Action
Surplus Food Hub Operational Manager
KVA are establishing a local surplus food distribution hub (Surplus Food Hub) which will bridge the gap between food waste and food poverty locally. The main function of the Kingston Surplus Food Hub will be to source, coordinate and distribute surplus food to our amazing food aid organisations in the borough, ensuring they can provide sufficient, safe and nutritious food to their users. We will implement and deliver the Surplus to Supper model into Kingston as per licencing agreements.
The Surplus Food Hub Operations Manager will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the daily operations, project management, and cultivation of supplier relationships and partnerships for the Kingston Surplus Food Hub. The role includes managing the supply chain, coordinating food distribution, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring the hub’s sustainability. Additionally, the Operations Manager will lead the team, which includes a chef and a large volunteer workforce, manage inventory and documentation, uphold food hygiene standards, and oversee budgets including developing a sustainable income model.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Successfully set up, manage and deliver the day to day operations of the Surplus Hub, including stock rotation, systems, and processes in line with food hygiene quality standards and internal policies and procedures.
Salary: £36,000 plus 5% pension contribution
35 hours per week
Surplus Food Hub Operational Manager Job Description
Surplus Food Hub Operational Manager Job Advert
You can download a PDF version of the application form here. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted by the online application form (accessed by clicking the 'Apply Here' button above).
Closing Date: Monday 25th November 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 9th December
If you have any questions about the role, please call Emma Hill on 0208 255 3335.
Fixed term until March 2027 (with possible extension)
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Volunteering Offers at Kingston Voluntary Action
The Larch
Help us to run our social club for adults with autism - The Larch
The Larch is a social club for adults with autism that opened in August 2023. Its aim is to create a sociable and inclusive space for adults with autism to feel at home, take part in activities and build positive social relationships.
What experience is required?
Some experience or understanding of adults with autism is preferred. As a volunteer support worker, you will be assisting the group with running activities, helping new members settle in and be a catalyst for peer-to-peer support. Members of the Larch attend on a drop-in basis and organise their own travel arrangements.
When does the Larch run?
The Larch runs every Thursday from 6-8 at Kingston Library. Staff and volunteers typically arrive shortly before 6 to help prepare the space.
For more information:
Contact Leeni Szalay-Winter on leeni@kingstoneco-op.org.uk or call on 07393 378 833.
Buddy Scheme
What will volunteering involve?
As a volunteer with the Buddy Scheme, you will be matched with a service user on a one-to-one basis, meet that person regularly, and try different leisure activities together.
We try to match volunteers to service users who are a similar age and, ideally, with similar interests.Our Buddy pairs enjoy a wide variety of activities, including cycling, walks, going to a football match, boat trips on the river, bowling, shopping, meals out, gym classes, etc. The qualities a befriender needs are enthusiasm, friendliness, commitment, patience, understanding and reliability. No previous experience required and you will receive training for your role.
Why are befrienders needed?
People with learning disabilities/autism are amongst the most socially excluded and vulnerable people in society. Friendship and enjoying leisure/social activities is something we can take for granted. Befriending your Buddy will help them access and enjoy leisure facilities they might not otherwise be able to.
Time Commitment:
Time Commitment We ask for a commitment of a few hours at least once a month for at least a year. Meeting someone regularly for a year allows time to build up trust and a good befriending relationship. The Buddy Scheme is a flexible form of volunteering and you will be able to arrange meetings for a time that suits both you and your buddy.
Training:
Before you begin volunteering you will attend some informal training, which will provide you with some useful information to help you in your befriending role. On-going support is provided. The Project Co-ordinator will be available to help with any difficulties you might have, and to monitor the progress of your befriending relationship. Expenses All volunteer expenses are paid for. Volunteers only need to donate their time and enthusiasm.
What happens next?
After completing a Buddy Scheme registration form you will be invited for an informal interview, where you can find out more about the Buddy Scheme and have any questions answered, and we can find out a little about you and your interests.
Other Paid and Voluntary Offers in the Sector
Square 1 Café are looking for volunteer organisers and helpers.
The Organiser role on Volunteering Kingston and The Helper role on Volunteering Kingston:
For further information please contact tony.williams@bcs.org
Voices of Hope are recruiting a Brite Box Project Lead
Leah are recruiting a DIRECTOR and ESOL COORDINATOR
Barnfield RDA are recruiting volunteers for weekday sessions.
Kingston Women's Centre are recruiting a Clinical Trustee.