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Felix Fresh Volunteer

Distribute fresh produce and support communities at local market-style events.

Woman in high-vis picking food out of a crate for people in a queue

Felix Fresh markets take our food direct to the community. Up to 5 tonnes of surplus fruit and vegetables are delivered to locations with well-established links to the local residents (schools, community centres, religious buildings etc.). This produce is then given out free of charge within a few hours. 

We are looking for volunteers to provide frontline support to our Felix Fresh Lead in delivering events that are welcoming, organised and impactful to the local community. 

Felix Fresh markets tackle the environmental impact associated with food waste by preventing large amounts of fresh surplus from becoming waste and ensuring it is distributed to local families and individuals. These pop-ups also help ease pressure on our warehouses and community groups during seasonal gluts. 

Roles and responsibilities

  • Setting-up stations for each type of produce
  • Welcoming people as they join the queue, ensuring attendees keep their place in line, and answering questions that arise
  • Assisting anyone requiring additional support to collect food
  • Helping to pack items into individuals’ bags or boxes
  • Keeping stock at your station replenished and presentable
  • Quality-checking produce
  • Tidying the distribution area as you go, picking up any loose pallet wrap / packaging and collapsing down cardboard
  • Supporting with the clean-up after the event including loading pallets, leftover stock and our pump truck back into the van

Volunteering at Felix has enabled me to support my local community through giving out food at ​‘Felix Fresh’ and taking part in recruitment and induction of new volunteers. It is great to see those people becoming regular volunteers. Volunteering has also meant making lots of like-minded friends. 

— Janet, Felix Fresh Volunteer

Requirements for the role

  • Wear the relevant PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided by Felix – including safety boots, gloves and a hi-vis vest
  • Be able to stay calm and focused during busy periods
  • Represent Felix as a positive, friendly and approachable ambassador
  • Follow food safety principles when handling produce
  • Be comfortable carrying out physical work, including lifting, decanting sacks of produce into trays and standing on your feet for extended periods of time
Woman wearing gloves and high-vis picking apples from crate

Where you can volunteer

If you’re already a Felix volunteer, please speak to your local Volunteer Manager about this role. If you’re new to Felix, select a location below and complete the application form. 

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