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CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION
Edwardstown
WHERE TO ATTEND: Foodbank SA & NT – 377A Cross Road, Edwardstown, SA 5039
VISION: To end hunger in South Australia and Northern Territory.
MISSION: To get the most good food to the most people in need in SA and the NT and in the most efficient way possible.
CORE BUSINESS: Foodbank is South Australia’s and Northern Territory’s largest hunger-relief organisation. We are a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation that sources and supplies food and other grocery items to welfare agencies in SA and the NT. These organisations then supply the food to people in need in the form of food parcels or meals. Approximately 135,000 South Australians are accessing food relief each month and 15,000 Territorians. One-third are children.
VOLUNTEER ROLES: Foodbank requires volunteers to assist in our distribution centre in Edwardstown. The volunteers will carry out general warehouse duties such as: sorting groceries, packing food hampers, labelling products or packing fruit & vegetables.
DATES: As indicated on email/sign-up
TIMES: 9.00am to 1.00pm.
MAX NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: Between 6 and 10 people maximum (please note for Xmas Hamper packing sessions we can accommodate 10-16).
Please note all volunteers must be registered to participate, the online registration link will be emailed to the organiser. All volunteers must also be 18 years of age or over.
SAFETY: You must wear ENCLOSED shoes, please no thongs, sandals or open toed shoes. Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate to the season as it can get hot or cold in the warehouse. Foodbank provides hi-visibility vests.
Please be aware there is no mobile phone use in the warehouse.
Please download and review the FOODBANK HEALTH & SAFETY DOCUMENT here. This contains important safety information, that must be read and adhered to.
FACILITIES: Tea, coffee, water and soft drinks provided and light snacks supplied. Kitchen area, toilet/washroom facilities are available as are lockers to store personal items.
COST: Foodbank SA & NT is a not-for-profit organisation totally reliant on funds from the community, corporate partners, sponsors & grants. To help us help the ever increasing number of people requiring food relief, we request a payment of $500 to host your group.
The impact of this will be the provision of 1000 meals, as for every $1.00 we receive, we can provide 2 meals to those in need. Please note that current sponsors and partners are exempt from this payment.
To make this payment, please pay here.
Or make direct payment to the following Bank Account:
Foodbank SA – ANZ
BSB: 015 010
A/C No: 349421596
Please reference: Vol/Your Organisations Name
If individual staff members are interested in setting up a regular or workplace giving please visit the Workplace Giving page on our website
PARKING: Parking is available as highlighted in purple in front of the Cricket Centre/Synergy Fight Shop and on the west side of Pine Street. Please report to the Foodbank SA & NT Reception upon arrival.
Please do not park directly in front of Foodbank as this must be kept free for safety reasons.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Yes- bus, train and tram stops nearby.
COVID-19/General Sickness: If you are feeling at all unwell please let your organiser know and do not attend your corporate volunteering session. We appreciate your cooperation to ensure a safe working environment.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
E: corporatevolunteer@foodbanksa.org.au
P: +61 08 8351 1136 Ext: 232