Volunteer Food Shopper - unpaid
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | This is a volunteer position and no wages paid. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Perth, Perth & Kinross |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Food Train |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 6226 Shopper |
Summary
Do you enjoy shopping and know your way around a supermarket? This volunteer position is for 4 hours per week. Foodtrain shops for older people who cannot shop independently often being unable to leave their homes. These are vulnerable people who need trusted members of the community to help them. Shopping in a specified supermarket ( presently Tesco) for three to four hours in the morning for one day a week, using a customers detailed list of food required. You should be able to work as part of a team and be polite and friendly to supermarket staff and your fellow team members. You are honest and trustworthy. This job can can provide a useful step towards paid employment, or for people no longer in paid employment or people returning to work and need to boost confidence. You can pay attention to detail and understand that sometimes if a product which is specified is not on the shelf a reasonable substitute may meet the need.