WEBSITE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Volunteer Application Form

Volunteer Application Form
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Food Train and helping us in our mission to enable older people to eat well, live well and age well in their own homes as long as they wish. We have several volunteer roles available, please read the descriptions below to choose the one/s that suit you best. We are also happy to discuss any other ways you think you may be able to support our work.

We ask for a head and shoulders photo of yourself to be uploaded at the end of this form so please ensure you have this ready to attach.

Before starting with us we ask all volunteers to watch some short induction training videos when you first join us, then some select videos once per year thereafter to refresh your knowledge. You will be sent a link to the videos after your application form has been submitted.
Please select your Local Authority Area, this will tell you which roles are available in your area. *
ABERDEEN - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
ABERDEENSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit- a Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
ANGUS - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
ARGYLL & BUTE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
CLACKMANNANSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Friends trip helper - supporting members on trips, including collecting people from their home on bus transport.Household support - visiting members at home fortnightly to help with small household tasks. Each visit usually lasts around one hour.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit - a -Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
DUNDEE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
EAST AYRSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a- Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
EAST LOTHIAN - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
EAST RENFREWSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
FALKIRK - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Friends trip helper - supporting members on trips, including collecting people from their home on bus transport.Household support - visiting members at home fortnightly to help with small household tasks. Each visit usually lasts around one hour.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
FIFE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
GLASGOW - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
HIGHLAND - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
INVERCLYDE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
MIDLOTHIAN - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
MORAY - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
EDINBURGH - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
NORTH AYRSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
NORTH LANARKSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
ORKNEY - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
PERTH & KINROSS - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
RENFREWSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
SCOTTISH BORDERS - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
SHETLAND - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
STIRLING - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
SOUTH AYRSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
WEST LOTHIAN - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopper - doing grocery shopping for our members in the supermarket (weekdays)Shopping delivery driver - driving the van and helping to deliver shopping to members(weekdays).Shopping delivery helper - helping to deliver shopping to members & completing delivery paperwork( weekdays).Shopping list collector - calling or visiting members to collect their weekly shopping listOnline Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatBefriender - visiting an older person at home once a week.Library Helper - delivering and collecting library booksFriends trip helper - supporting members on trips, including collecting people from their home on bus transport.Household support - visiting members at home fortnightly to help with small household tasks. Each visit usually lasts around one hour.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.Office / admin / IT volunteer - helping out with office tasks such as filing, telephone calls and making up member packs.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
WESTERN ISLES - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

One to One Shopper - paired up with an older person in your area to do their weekly shopping for them.Shopping list collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping listShopping Companion - taking an older person in your community out to do their own shopping.Online Shopper - calling an older person weekly to submit an online shopping for them.Cook - Providing a home cooked meal once a week for an older person in your area.Phone Friend - Calling an older person once a week for a chatTelephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignLeafleter - distributing leaflets or posters in your community.I have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
Outside of Scotland - Please choose which role you would like to apply for.*

Shopping List Collector - calling members to collect their weekly shopping lists.Telephone Supporter - Carrying out check-in calls and surveys to our members and volunteers.Knit-a-Thon Fundraiser - supporting our 30th Anniversary Knitting CampaignI have my own ideas about how I could support the work of Food Train and would like to discuss it further.
Let us know if you would also be interested in any secondary roles. Please note - not all roles are available in all areas.

ShopperShopping delivery driverOne to One ShopperShopping delivery helperShopping list collectorShopping CompanionOnline ShopperCookPhone FriendBefrienderTelephone SupporterKnit-a-Thon FundraiserLeaflet DistributorOffice / Admin / IT volunteer
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

DayMonthYear
Date
Email - we will use your email address to communicate with you about your volunteering role as well as share essential information about Food Train. *
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Town/CityLocal Authority

Post Code
Where did you hear about Food Train?
Please tell us a little about yourself, e.g. interests, hobbies and do you speak any languages? If you are applying to be a cook, tell us about the type of food you like to cook. What skills /experience do you have that could support the work of Food Train? *
Why do you want to volunteer with Food Train?*
What do you hope to achieve by volunteering?
Are you flexible about the days and times you can volunteer?

YesNo - please detail below

Availability

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Any further notes on availability, e.g. frequency
Do you have a full Driving Licence?(required for roles where you will be driving)

YesNoN/A
Do you have use of an MOT'd and insured vehicle? (required for roles when you will be using your own vehicle)

YesNoN/A
Driving Licence Validity

If you will be driving a Food Train vehicle as part of your volunteering, we will ask you to complete a Driving Licence Validity check. This will be checked annually, every September.
We carry out regular check-ins with all our active volunteers, what would be your preferred method of contact for this?*

EmailTelephoneWhats App
Do you have any disabilities, health issues or extra support needs that we need to be aware of when organising your volunteering role?

YesNo
If yes, please detail below.
Emergency Contact Name *

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Relationship*
Emergency Contact Phone Number*
Emergency Contact Email Address
Photo Permission

YesNo
Named Photo Permission

YesNo
Induction Complete

DayMonthYear
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Staff Comment
Self - Declaration: If the role you have applied for means you will be in contact with our older members then you will be working with protected adults. To provide a service which protects our client group, we ask you to disclose below all unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant non-conviction information . NOTE: The information given in this form will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Declaration - I certify that all information contained in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and realise that false information or omissions may lead to dismissal.*

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After submitting this form you will receive a link to watch some induction videos, which will then complete your initial application.