Payment options for volunteers
There are various ways that you can have volunteers pay for your shopping. This section includes information on all major supermarkets, as priority delivery slots are not relevant to in-store shopping.
| Payment option | How to access | Where can I use it | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarket e-gift voucher | Online or by telephone | Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Aldi. | You will need access to a printer to print off the voucher before it can be used. Aldi are sending out paper versions of their vouchers. You can show a Waitrose voucher on your phone instead of printing it. |
| Supermarket plastic voucher | Friends or family to purchase instore and give or send to you for sharing with volunteer. | Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer. | Can be topped up online. |
| Pre-paid card | Currently only if you already have one. | Any shop taking Visa or Mastercard. | Defra is working with card issuers to make these more available. |
| Grocery choice e-voucher | Provided by Local Authorities at their discretion. | Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer. | Only Local Authorities can top up the card. |
| Cash | Up to £45 can be given to an NHS volunteer responder to use in shops. | Any shop currently accepting cash. | This is only to be used as a last resort if all other options have been exhausted. |
