GET INVOLVED

Support your local community and help us transform lives by offering up your time to volunteer at Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank.

How can I volunteer?

Volunteers are the backbone of everything we do here at Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank. It is simply not possible without these local community heroes. We have a range of volunteering roles available, across our Crisis Drop-In, Foodbank, charity shops, and other community groups and services.

If you’re interested, please fill out the form on the left and a member of our team will be in touch within 5 working days.

Current volunteer vacancies

Charity Shops

Do you have a passion for fashion? Keen to keep our environment green? Our charity shops will be the perfect fit for you.

More information available here.

Foodbank

We have 7 Foodbank sites across the Borough of Richmond.

For details of current Foodbank vacancies, click here.

Crisis Drop-In

Each morning, we offer free breakfasts, showers, clothing give-aways, casework support and community nursing.

Please note that we are unable to work with those under 18 on site, due to our Safeguarding Policy.

Why volunteer?

  • Make an Impact: Every hour you dedicate, every skill you share, and every ounce of compassion you contribute creates a ripple effect of positive change. You can be the force that transforms our community.

  • Build Connections: Volunteering is more than a task; it's a meaningful way to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a difference.

  • Grow Personally and Professionally: As you give, you also receive. Volunteering is an opportunity to develop new skills, gain valuable experiences, and enhance your personal and professional growth.

as well as…

  • first-to-hear updates via our Volunteer Newsletter

  • free tea and coffee on shift

  • annual Volunteer Celebration events

  • Vineyard Preloved charity shop discounts

“I know I am contributing to something amazing which makes a real difference in the community every single day.”

- Karen, Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank Volunteer

CORPoRATe OPPORTUNITIES

Elevate your organisation's impact through meaningful corporate volunteer opportunities or contributing to our cause. Join hands with us in creating a brighter, more compassionate future for those most vulnerable in our society.