Volunteer for us

"Volunteering has really opened my eyes, I get a lot of satisfaction out of helping people."

Why volunteer?

make a difference
contribute to the community
gain experience
learn new skills
meet new people

What volunteering involves

We have a number of volunteer roles at CFINE including:

Warehouse assistant
Food bank assistant
FareShare driver/delivery assistant
Running a Community Food Outlet
Community training kitchen assistant
Tuk In assistant

How to apply

If you are interested in applying to volunteer, please get in touch!

Who volunteers – case studies

Jeane is a student studying Dietetics:

“I volunteer with CFINE one day a week helping to run cooking on a budget courses at Cook at the 'Nook, which is a fantastic community training kitchen. I'm really enjoying coming up with new recipes and it's really rewarding knowing that you are helping people.”

Andrew worked offshore for years but was made redundant last year:

“I've been with CFINE for a few weeks now, working on stock rotation, and warehouse duties. I'm hoping the experience will help build my CV and get me back into work. The folk in the warehouse are great and we have a right laugh!”

Maureen is a retired nurse:

“Volunteering is really worthwhile. I have been helping to run the food bank and it's been a real eye-opener. I had seen food banks on the news and I wanted to do my bit. It's shocking that we live in one of the biggest economies in the world and yet there is still hunger.

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CFINE improves health and well-being and the environment, tackles poverty and builds resilience through a range of support and services for and with disadvantaged, vulnerable, low income individuals, families and communities in NE Scotland.
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