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CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION
Mount Gambier
WHERE TO ATTEND: Foodbank SA & NT – 23 Cave Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290
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 distribution centre in Mount Gambier. The volunteers will carry out general warehouse duties such as: sorting groceries, packing meal packs and/or packing fruit & vegetables.
DATES: As indicated on email/sign-up
TIMES: As indicated on email/sign-up
MAX NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: Between 1 – 4 people maximum. Please note all volunteers must be registered to participate, the online registration link will be emailed to the organiser.
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, and water is provided. Kitchen area, toilet/washroom facilities are available as are lockers to store personal items.
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 individual staff members are welcome to set up regular or workplace giving. Please visit the Workplace Giving page on our website if you are interested.
PARKING: Street Parking is available, please report to Reception upon arrival.
Please do not park directly in front of Foodbank as this must be kept available for our clients.
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: lynnen@foodbanksa.org.au
P: +61 08 8723 0287