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Food Rescue
The Uniting Food Rescue program helps feed and nourish some of the most vulnerable people in our community by diverting unsold fresh food from landfill to the kitchens of homelessness services around Perth.
Food Rescue, a volunteer-driven social initiative by Uniting, plays a crucial role in addressing food waste and hunger in Western Australia. This innovative program focuses on diverting edible food from landfill, redirecting it instead to nourish people experiencing homelessness. As a volunteer for Uniting Food Rescue, you're not just contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing food waste, but also directly impacting the lives of those in need.
Volunteering with us is an excellent opportunity to be physically active and engage in the community. You'll be involved in various activities, such as collecting surplus food from donors, sorting and packaging food items, and distributing them to those who need them most. It's a chance to be part of a team that brings tangible, positive change to individuals and the community. By joining Food Rescue, you help create a healthier environment and provide essential support to vulnerable individuals in our society
Each and every month, our Food Rescue volunteers collect over 3 tonnes of fresh food to make more than 8,000 meals. That’s more than 100,000 nutritious meals every year for vulnerable people in our community.
By volunteering with Food Rescue, you can make a positive difference in people’s lives. And it’s a great opportunity for team building and promoting your organisation’s social responsibility.
Why volunteer at Food Rescue
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with us. With your help, we can go further for the people we support. Joining our team is a great way for you to make a positive difference
"It’s a great way of being occupied after retirement! Gives me a satisfaction
I’m giving my community a bit of me!
Have made many new acquaintances
To keep a healthy physical balance there’s tennis and golf !"
All work and no play makes for a dull day!
David Smith Food Rescue
Volunteering opportunities at Food Rescue
Driver - Wednesdays
About the opportunity
As a Food Rescue Driver, either independently or teamed up with a partner, you'll play a crucial role in collecting surplus, near-expiry, or donated food items from local supermarkets and cafes. Your responsibilities include carefully loading these items onto the food rescue van, adhering to strict food safety protocols to ensure the quality and safety of the food.
Once collected, you'll then transport these vital resources to locations such as the Tranby Homeless Hub and Family Foundations. Upon arrival, you may also assist the staff in unloading the van, meticulously sorting through the food items, and methodically recording the details of the delivered products.
This role is not only about transportation but also about ensuring that the food reaches those who need it most in a condition that's safe and beneficial. Your contribution as a Food Rescue Driver is integral to our mission of supporting the community and reducing food waste
Who are we looking for
Ideally we are looking for an experienced driver who is passionate about food rescue. We ask that you held a current and valid C Class Driver's Licence for at least 3 years. As an ambassador for Uniting you will be driving our van to facilitate the redistribution of good quality surplus food and delivering it to our homeless hub in Perth.
Our drivers should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have an energetic, positive and proactive approach to their volunteering. Ability to work alongside volunteers and staff.
Good knowledge of the Perth metropolitan area would be an advantage
Tasks
Using the Food Rescue van you will go to pre designation destinations to pick up donated food,
Hours
Wednesday 9.30 - 12.00
Requirements
A commitment to completing training requirements (including e-learning) is required for the role. Role specific training includes:
- Uniting Induction, orientation and training
- Volunteering with Uniting is subject to completing the relevant role specific training and satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Checks. (Police Clearance applications can be organised by Uniting)
Driver daily Monday to Friday
About the opportunity
As a Food Rescue Driver, either independently or teamed up with a partner, you'll play a crucial role in collecting surplus, near-expiry, or donated food items from local supermarkets and cafes. Your responsibilities include carefully loading these items onto the food rescue van, adhering to strict food safety protocols to ensure the quality and safety of the food.
Once collected, you'll then transport these vital resources to locations such as the Tranby Homeless Hub and Family Foundations. Upon arrival, you may also assist the staff in unloading the van, meticulously sorting through the food items, and methodically recording the details of the delivered products.
This role is not only about transportation but also about ensuring that the food reaches those who need it most in a condition that's safe and beneficial. Your contribution as a Food Rescue Driver is integral to our mission of supporting the community and reducing food waste
Who are we looking for
Ideally we are looking for an experienced driver who is passionate about food rescue. We ask that you held a current and valid C Class Driver's Licence for at least 3 years. As an ambassador for Uniting you will be driving our van to facilitate the redistribution of good quality surplus food and delivering it to our homeless hub in Perth.
Our drivers should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have an energetic, positive and proactive approach to their volunteering. Ability to work alongside volunteers and staff.
Good knowledge of the Perth metropolitan area would be an advantage
Tasks
Using the Food Rescue van you will go to pre designation destinations to pick up donated food,
Hours
Monday to Friday 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Requirements
A commitment to completing training requirements (including e-learning) is required for the role. Role specific training includes:
- Uniting Induction, orientation and training
- Volunteering with Uniting is subject to completing the relevant role specific training and satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Checks. (Police Clearance applications can be organised by Uniting)
Food pick up Saturday
About the opportunity
As a Food Rescue Driver, either independently or teamed up with a partner, you'll play a crucial role in collecting surplus, near-expiry, or donated food items from local supermarkets and cafes. Your responsibilities include carefully loading these items onto the food rescue van, adhering to strict food safety protocols to ensure the quality and safety of the food.
Once collected, you'll then transport these vital resources to locations such as the Tranby Homeless Hub and Family Foundations. Upon arrival, you may also assist the staff in unloading the van, meticulously sorting through the food items, and methodically recording the details of the delivered products.
This role is not only about transportation but also about ensuring that the food reaches those who need it most in a condition that's safe and beneficial. Your contribution as a Food Rescue Driver is integral to our mission of supporting the community and reducing food waste
Who are we looking for
Ideally we are looking for an experienced driver who is passionate about food rescue. We ask that you held a current and valid C Class Driver's Licence for at least 3 years. As an ambassador for Uniting you will be driving our van to facilitate the redistribution of good quality surplus food and delivering it to our homeless hub in Perth.
Our drivers should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have an energetic, positive and proactive approach to their volunteering. Ability to work alongside volunteers and staff.
Good knowledge of the Perth metropolitan area would be an advantage
Tasks
Using the Food Rescue van you will go to pre designation destinations to pick up donated food,
Hours
Saturday AM
Requirements
A commitment to completing training requirements (including e-learning) is required for the role. Role specific training includes:
- Uniting Induction, orientation and training
- Volunteering with Uniting is subject to completing the relevant role specific training and satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Checks. (Police Clearance applications can be organised by Uniting)
