Corporate or Group Volunteers

Volunteer at Foodbank NSW & ACT

Become a Corporate or Group Volunteer

Corporate and group volunteers are key in helping Foodbank NSW & ACT get food to where it’s needed most. Your team will get hands-on alongside our staff to help support schools and community partners across the state and territory.

All volunteers must make an advanced booking to be able to participate. You can find the latest booking calendar linked below.

Please review our Corporate Volunteering Terms & Conditions before registering.

Corporate Volunteering Terms & Conditions

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Corporate Volunteering FAQs

I’d like to make a group booking, how do I do that?

The current quarter booking link can be found here.

The upcoming quarter booking link can be found here. We open this link 5-6 weeks prior to the quarter starting.

Please note:

The number of participant slots we have stated is the max capacity we can take. Those slot numbers represent individuals and not groups.
If the date you’re after is unavailable, please reach out and we can place your group on a waitlist for that specific date, (or date range) and we will be reach out once those slots become available.
It’s vitally important that groups understand the process of booking to ensure you don’t inadvertently break our terms & conditions

What are the group volunteering options?

The maximum of volunteers we welcome per day depend on day and activity. Please be aware we have a minimum age requirement of 15.

The three roles are detailed further below:

Pick Packing (Mon–Wed) Help pack food orders on the warehouse floor. Volunteers collect items from shelves and pack them onto pallets for delivery to schools and community partners.
Food Rescue (Wed–Fri) Support by labelling and packaging donated groceries that would otherwise go to waste. This includes bagging fresh produce into portions or re-labelling items so they can be distributed to families in need.
Hamper Packing (Quarter 4, weekdays) Join a production line to build, label, and fill boxes with food items, then seal and palletise them. Some volunteers assist by opening boxes and clearing rubbish to keep the line moving. The goal is 750 hampers per day (8:30am–1:30pm, or until the target is met).

Is the charge for group/corporate volunteering?

Foodbank NSW & ACT doesn’t charge for corporate volunteering, but those interested in supporting our mission further are welcome to donate food or funds.

If you were looking to make a further contribution to our cause, we gratefully welcome donations of food or funds along with your volunteering day. Info about Food Drives can be found here should you be interested.

Where does the volunteering shift take place? What times slots are available

Volunteer shift time slots are below:

Shifts: 9am-2pm
Christmas Hamper Packing shifts: 8.30am-1.30pm

All volunteering shift are located at Foodbank NSW & ACT Distribution Centre.
Address: 50 Owen St, Glendenning, 2761

What happens after my booking is approved?

Once the Volunteer Team approves the request, the organiser/booker will receive an email confirming the shift and a link to share with all team members. Everyone—including the booker if they are attending—must register individually through that link so they are attached to the group booking.

Each person who registers will receive their own confirmation and a WHS Safety flyer, which must be read before attending on the day.

Attendees arrive 10mins before the official start time to ensure a prompt and on-time start for the group.

Are there food or lunch spots nearby?

During your shift you will have a morning tea option at 11am (approx. 15-20 mins). There is a mobile canteen/coffee van that comes along, as well as the café directly across the road.

We do have a breakroom that has a fridge, microwave and toaster should your team want to use our facilities.

As for potential lunch options afterwards, there are a couple of great options nearby.

The Marsden Brewhouse
Alroy Tavern
Lone Pine Tavern