Nutrition Co-op Lead Volunteer

About this opportunity

This role is for someone ready to take on more responsibility at the Community Food Hub.

As a Co-op Lead Volunteer, you will be a go-to person during sessions, helping coordinate activity, support other volunteers and keep the co-op running smoothly.

You will work closely with the Food Hub Manager and Head of Food & Partnerships, taking ownership of your sessions and helping build a strong and reliable volunteer team.

This is a valuable stepping stone towards senior roles in community food work, charity operations or related fields.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead during sessions by directing volunteers and keeping activity moving.
• Support the Food Hub Manager with session coordination and volunteer tasks.
• Help track available stock, shortages and future requirements.
• Maintain simple session records, including numbers served and feedback.
• Act as a first point of contact for volunteers during sessions.
• Maintain food hygiene, safeguarding and health and safety standards.
• Help induct and support new volunteers.
• Communicate updates and concerns clearly after each session.

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Some experience volunteering or working within a team.
• The initiative to keep tasks and people organised.
• Clear, calm and confident communication.
• Reliability and the ability to attend regular sessions.
• An understanding of safeguarding and food hygiene principles.

Helpful but not essential

• Experience at a food bank, food co-op or community kitchen.
• A Level 1 or Level 2 food hygiene certificate.
• Experience coordinating or supervising volunteers.
• Knowledge of Hackney or a similar community.