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CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION
Alice Springs
WHERE TO ATTEND: Foodbank SA & NT – 1/30 Stuart Highway, NT 0870
VISION: To end hunger in South Australia and the 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 the Northern Territories 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 hub in Alice Springs. The volunteering work will vary depending on what the most urgent need is but may include sorting food rescued from our local supermarket partners, restocking shelves, fridges and freezers or assisting with stock take. Regardless of what the work is, the impact is big. This vital work helps ensure that our valued clients have access to fresh and nutritious produce.
DATES: Offered Monday to Friday with exact dates confirmed via email.
TIMES: Between 9.00am and 4.00pm for between 2 – 4 hours.
MAX NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: Between 1 and 6 people maximum. Please note all volunteers must be registered to participate, the online registration link will be emailed to the organiser. All volunteers must be aged 18 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: Staff kitchen available. Bathrooms available and locker for personal belongings.
DONATIONS: Foodbank SA & NT is a Not for Profit organisation totally reliant on funds from the community, sponsors & grants. To help us help others in need, we ask organisations to make a $250 tax deductible donation for this team building exercise where all donations will go towards purchase of food for hampers!
To make donations please visit our donation page
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
Please Note: Current major sponsors are automatically allocated a volunteering day and therefore not expected to make further contributions.
If individual staff members are interested in setting up a regular or workplace giving please visit the Workplace Giving page on our website
PARKING: Is available at the front and rear of the complex.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Is encouraged, if travelling by bus, it is short walk from bus stop 1001 used by busses 100 and 101.
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