Warehouse Volunteers

The Foodbank South Australia warehouse in Edwardstown is the bustling heart of our organisation, where large donations of food and fresh produce are stored. Warehouse volunteers assist by packing orders, assisting welfare agencies with collecting orders, sorting groceries and packing fruit & vegetables. Light and heavy lifting can apply. This role suits an active, team player who likes to keep busy and get-things-done. Ability to understand and adhere to strict OH&S warehouse policies required.  Shifts run from Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 2.00pm.

Food Hub Volunteers

Food Hub is a unique, small supermarket where clients of local welfare agencies can shop for their family. Food Hub volunteers assist by welcoming and assisting vulnerable clients, processing their shop on the computer system, and stocking the Food Hub shelves. This role would suit volunteers with fantastic people skills, customer service experience and who work well in a small, friendly team. An appreciation for client confidentiality and empathy for diverse clientele highly regarded.  Light and heavy lifting can apply. Ability to understand and adhere to strict OH&S warehouse policies is also required. Food Hubs are in Edwardstown, Christies Beach, Elizabeth, Woodville, Murray Bridge, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Alice Springs, Darwin and Ceduna. We also have two Mobile Food Hubs in operation across the state.

Transport Volunteers

Foodbank Drivers are out and about in Adelaide representing Foodbank South Australia; collecting donated food and groceries from donor companies and delivering to our welfare agencies and schools located in Adelaide’s metropolitan area.  This role suits experienced transit van and truck drivers who are able to stick to a tight schedule and are happy to work autonomously if required.   Heavy lifting is required. Vehicle and running costs provided by Foodbank South Australia. Shifts run from Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 2.00pm.

Events/Fundraising Volunteers

Foodbank South Australia attends and hosts a variety of exciting events each year. Event and Fundraising volunteers assist by promoting our organisation, raising awareness of people living in  hunger right here in SA and collecting donations at sporting events, markets, shopping malls and shows. This role suits friendly, reliable and confident people to assist Foodbank South Australia in this vital role. Volunteers are encouraged to apply as a group for team building or even individuals and their mates wanting to make a difference. Shifts will be advised with plenty of notice and may be out of normal hours or on weekends.

Office Volunteers

The Foodbank South Australia office is a welcoming environment where our friendly staff work away behind the scenes – allowing our services to tick along smoothly. Office Volunteers play a vital role in supporting staff to get their work done, and in turn get the food out to people who need it. Duties can include data-entry, basic word processing, responding to public enquiries and varied ad-hoc office administration tasks. The role suits a friendly, focused volunteer with IT and office administration experience. Shifts times are flexible to suit your schedule.

Ambassador Volunteers

We are seeking volunteers to join our team who enjoy or want to develop their public speaking ability and are willing to become Foodbank Ambassadors, representing Foodbank South Australia at community events. Ambassadors will meet with and address community groups to create awareness and understanding about Foodbank South Australia operations and to gain support that would assist in increasing our reach of providing food to those in our community most in need. The role would suit a friendly, confident person with public speaking experience and great time-management. Experience with Power Point and AV equipment highly regarded. Ambassadors will require their own vehicle and a valid licence. Training will be provided and approved costs incurred to be reimbursed by Foodbank South Australia.

There are many ways Corporate Groups can get involved and support Foodbank.

Our corporate volunteer experiences allow you to make a meaningful contribution, gain different skills and work with colleagues in a different team environment.  This creates a valuable team building and bonding opportunity.

Warehouse and Produce Market Volunteering

Volunteering in our Edwardstown Warehouse and in our store within the SA Produce Market is an important part of our Corporate Program. Each location offers twice weekly sessions and the help given is key to helping Foodbank maintain the delivery of food to those in need.

Edwardstown Warehouse Volunteering

Corporate volunteering is offered twice a week at Edwardstown on a Tuesday and Thursday. Teams of 6-10 are ideal and the sessions run from 9.00am – 1.00pm. Here is a snapshot of what your corporate volunteering day would look like at our Warehouse:

• 9 am start at our warehouse in Edwardstown
• Information session on arrival – including a tour of the Foodbank Warehouse, WH&S Induction, your team’s plan for the day then we set you to work!
• 4-hour shift in the warehouse. You might be packing emergency food hampers, creating meal packs or personal care packs, sorting products or bagging fruit and vegetables.
• Your session includes a morning tea break where light snacks are available together with water, cool drinks, tea & coffee.

Store 27 – SA Produce Market, Pooraka

Corporate volunteering is offered twice a week at the SA Produce Market on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Teams of 6-12 are ideal and the sessions run from 8.30am – 12.30pm. Here is a snapshot of what your corporate volunteering day would look like at our Warehouse:

• 8.30 am start at Store 27 in the SA Produce Market
• Information session on arrival – WH&S Induction, your team’s plan for the day then we set you to work!
• 4-hour shift in Store 27. You will be sorting and bagging lots of fruit and/or veggies for delivery to our Food Hubs and partner agencies
• Your session includes a morning tea break where light snacks are available together with water, cool drinks, tea & coffee.

Darwin Warehouse, Yarrawonga

• 9 am start at our warehouse in Yarrawonga
• Information session on arrival – including a tour of the Foodbank Warehouse, WH&S Induction, your team’s plan for the day then we set you to work!
• 4-hour shift in the warehouse on food rescue – volunteers will sort fruit and vegetables that have been recovered from our local supermarket partners.
• Your session includes a morning tea break where light snacks are available together with water, cool drinks, tea & coffee.

To participate in the Corporate Volunteering program we would greatly appreciate a tax deductible donation of a minimum of $250* towards this team building opportunity. *Current sponsors exempt.

Sponsor a Program

At Foodbank we have many and varied programs that Corporate Groups can be involved with via sponsorship and involvement/acknowledgement.  Ask for a program booklet or for more details.  Contact Sarah Davies:  sarahd@foodbanksa.org.au

Help out at an Event

Each year we seek a large number of volunteers to assist by rattling cans and collecting donations of money and food at relevant events such as:

• Port Adelaide Football Game
• Westfield Food Drive
• Royal Adelaide Show

For further information about Volunteering with your team at Foodbank please complete the Corporate Volunteer Form.

Attend an Event

Support us by purchasing a ticket or a table at a Foodbank Event.

For further information about Volunteering with your team at Foodbank please complete the Corporate Volunteer Form or contact us on 08 8351 1136.

Foodbank SA offer school volunteer opportunities for children aged 14+. For school students or teachers looking for school related volunteering opportunities for groups or community service learning, please visit our Schools Program Registration.