As a Free Store Setup volunteer, you'll play a crucial role in preparing our pop-up Free Stores for operation. Your responsibilities include:

• Setting up tables and organizing the space
• Assisting drivers with unloading food deliveries from the Hub
• Allocating food boxes to appropriate tables
• Bagging loose items for distribution
• Preparing the area for Service volunteers to take over

This role is perfect for early birds who enjoy hands-on work and creating order from chaos!

Shift hours:

Mondays and Thursdays: 2pm-4pm

Wednesdays: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Note for shift:

• Wash your hands
• Tie long hair back
• Wear closed toe shoes

Free Store Service volunteers are the heart of our distribution process. In this role, you will:

• Receive reusable shopping bags from customers
• Fill bags with a variety of rescued food items
• Return filled bags to customers
• Assist with packing up tables and cleaning at the end of the Free Store session

Ideal for those who enjoy customer interaction and have a knack for efficient packing!

Shift hours:

Mondays and Thursdays: 4pm-6:30pm and 4:30pm-6:30pm

Wednesdays: 1:15pm-3pm

Note for shift:

• Wash your hands
• Tie long hair back
• Wear closed toe shoes

As a Customer Engagement volunteer, you'll be the friendly face of our Free Store, responsible for:

• Explaining our coloured stick system to new customers
• Managing the bag drop-off and pickup process
• Answering customer questions and addressing concerns
• Ensuring smooth operation of the customer queue
• Maintaining a positive atmosphere in the waiting area

Perfect for outgoing individuals who excel at clear communication and enjoy problem-solving!

Shift hours:

Mondays and Thursdays: 4pm-6:30pm

Wednesdays: 1:15pm-3pm

Note for shift:

• Wash your hands
• Wear closed toe shoes

Free Store Drivers are essential in bringing food from our suppliers to the Free Stores. In this role, you'll:

• Use your own vehicle to collect donated food from partner caterers
• Follow a designated route to pick up supplies
• Deliver collected food to the Free Store location
• Work with Setup volunteers to unload donations

Ideal for those with a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and a desire to see the direct impact of their efforts!

Shift hours:

Mondays and Thursdays: 1:30pm-3pm, 2pm-3:30pm and 2:30pm-4pm

Note for shift:

• Wear hi-vis vest or jacket and name tag
• Follow instructions on route sheets

As a Hub Food Sorter, you play a vital role in preparing rescued food for distribution. Your responsibilities include:

• Receiving food donations at our central Hub
• Weighing and sorting incoming food items
• Packing food into banana boxes, ensuring each weigh no more than 15kg
• Preparing banana boxes for collection by foodbanks and community groups
• Organizing banana boxes for delivery to our Free Stores
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace

Ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy hands-on work and are passionate about reducing food waste. You'll be working alongside our Hub team to ensure efficient food distribution to those in need.

Shift hours:

Monday to Friday: 11:30am-2pm

Note for shift:

• Wash your hands
• Tie long hair back
• Wear closed toe shoes