The Village Pantry will be a welcoming, community-led space offering surplus food, refills and local products with dignity and care. The Pantry is open to everyone, and volunteers play a vital role in making it a supportive, fair and respectful place. What this role involves: • Welcoming people into The Village Pantry and helping create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere • Explaining how the Pantry works and answering questions clearly and kindly • Supporting people to choose items within agreed guidance so the offer remains fair for all • Assisting with refill stations for dry goods and liquids • Using the point of sale (POS) system to put refills and local products through the till (full training provided) • Supporting people who may feel unsure or anxious when accessing the Pantry • Keeping the space clean, calm and welcoming during sessions All volunteers will receive: • A full Pantry induction • Food safety training • Training on the point of sale (POS) system • Guidance on dignity-led support, inclusion and boundaries • Safeguarding awareness (with enhanced training for Shift Leads) • Ongoing support from the Vital Village team Our aim is for The Village Pantry to feel welcoming, respectful and community-led — and for volunteering to feel supported, valued and well-organised. What skills do I need? This role is ideal for you if you • Enjoy interacting with people and putting others at ease • Are patient, calm and non-judgemental • Are happy following guidance and using simple systems once trained Time commitment • Typically 2–3 hour shifts during opening hours