Are You Interested in Volunteering but Not Sure Where to Start?

We believe that reducing food waste and feeding hungry families is one of the most impactful contributions you can make. Volunteering with DCFA offers a meaningful way to support your community and the environment—while joining a network of like-minded individuals who share your passion for helping others.

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Why Volunteer with DCFA?

  • Make a Real Difference: Every hour you give helps us redistribute surplus food to families in need.
  • Gain Valuable Skills: Improve your CV with experience in logistics, teamwork, community outreach, and food safety.
  • Be Part of Something Bigger: DCFA has no employees—we rely entirely on our dedicated volunteers. Your time and effort are the backbone of our mission.

Your Commitment

To ensure smooth operations and proper training, we ask for a regular commitment of at least 4 hours per week. This consistency helps us maintain high standards and deliver reliable support to those who need it most.
We operate 7 days a week, from early morning to late evening, so there’s always a time slot to suit your schedule.

Volunteer Roles

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us support families in need. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and want to make a real impact, we’d love to have you on board!

Your Role Could Include:

  • Food Parcel Preparation: Pack essential food items for families.
  • Driving & Deliveries: Collect donations and deliver parcels to distribution points.
  • Warehouse Operations: Keep our warehouse running smoothly.
  • Goods Receiving: Manage incoming food donations.
  • Stock Rotation: Organise and maintain stock freshness.
  • Pop-Up Collections: Deliver food directly to families in need.
  • Hub Hygiene: Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces.
  • Telephone Support: Answer calls, provide information, assist with enquiries, and process incoming orders accurately.
  • General Admin Support: Help with day-to-day administrative tasks to keep operations efficient.
  • Marketing & Outreach: Spread the word and engage with the community. Experience with social media engagement would be beneficial.
  • Website Maintenance: Keep our website update, accessible, and relevant.
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What We’re Looking For:

  • A positive attitude and willingness to help.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Microsoft Office experience is desirable for general admin support tasks.

Have special skills? Let us know—we’d love to use your talents!

Why It Matters

Volunteering isn’t just about giving back—it’s about creating change. Together, we can fight food poverty, reduce waste, and build stronger communities. Your time is invaluable, and every effort counts towards making a difference—one meal at a time.

Ready to Join Us?

Sign up today and start making an impact.

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Testimonials

Alan

Chairman

Alan works here because he wants to. Working with the community is humbling and poverty is rife and buried within Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.

Mark

Volunteer

It's great to give something back to the community. A great place to work improves everyone's lives.

Sarah

Volunteer

I work here because I've been doing voluntary work since I was seventeen. In Sikhism we have a service that we provide to communities that we call langarsewa. With all the food provided by the community cooked and going back into the community to those that need it. DCFA is doing just this with food but not the cooking.

Al

Volunteer

It makes me happy to work here because you put yourselves in their shoes you know how it feels when no one provides or helps or listens to you. I hope I make a difference to people's lives especially to kids and older people who are in need, especially the kids.

Margret

Volunteer

Volunteering with DCFA has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. Using my existing professional skills, I've been able to contribute meaningfully to the administrative, organisational, social media, and website functions, so important for any charity. Being part of this passionate community makes me feel useful and valued, knowing that my efforts support a brilliant cause. I encourage anyone looking to make a difference to join us. It's a fantastic opportunity to use your skills, whatever they may be, and be part of a supportive team, contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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