Volunteer at Foodbank

Volunteer With Foodbank

The Foodbank team is small and we rely heavily on teams and individuals who generously give their time to help us get food to the people who need it. We have different volunteer opportunities available in each state, if you would like to volunteer select your state below:

Volunteering your time is amazing

Foodbank SA & NT thrives on the dedication and contribution of over 650 volunteers who donate their time to support more than 150,000 people in need across South Australia and the Northern Territory and who rely on our services every month.

In the last financial year, our volunteers donated more than 130,000 hours of their time. We simply could not operate without volunteer support.

Volunteering as an Individual

Volunteering with Foodbank SA & NT is an amazing opportunity contribute to and support your community, learn new skills and develop friendships with a welcoming team. We have a variety of roles available including:

Warehouse Volunteers

The Foodbank SA & NT warehouses are the bustling hearts 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 and vegetables.

Food Hub Volunteers

Food Hubs offer a dignified food relief shopping experience for those in need, set up to look like a general store. Food Hub volunteers assist by welcoming and assisting people in need, processing their referrals on the computer system and stocking the Food Hub shelves.

Transport Volunteers

Foodbank Drivers are out and about representing Foodbank SA & NT. They assist by collecting donated food and groceries from donor companies and delivering to our welfare agencies, schools and Food Hubs.

Events and Fundraising Volunteers

Foodbank SA & NT attends and hosts a variety of exciting events each year. Event and Fundraising volunteers assist by helping raise donations of funds and food for those in need and raising awareness of the range of support programs Foodbank SA & NT has to offer.

Office Volunteers

The Foodbank SA & NT 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.

Corporate Volunteer

Corporate volunteering at Foodbank SA & NT offers businesses and organisations a hands-on way to make a real difference in the community, while building meaningful, long-term partnerships that create lasting impact.

By stepping into our new head office and warehouse in Pooraka, your staff can directly support South Australians and Territorians doing it tough. Volunteer activities are practical and rewarding, ranging from packing emergency food hampers, sorting and bagging fresh fruit and vegetables, filling meal packs, or assisting with picking and packing orders for distribution. Every task contributes to getting essential food to the people who need it most.

We offer a dedicated corporate volunteering room to welcome your team, along with a designated space within our warehouse to ensure a safe and engaging experience. Group sizes can range from small teams of 2-3 people through to larger groups of 25-30.

Corporate volunteering opportunities are also available beyond our head office and warehouse in Pooraka and includes Darwin, Alice Aprings and Ceduna. We do have numerous locations within SA & NT and can work with your business to align to your geographical need and strategy.

To get started, please complete our Expression of Interest form below and our team will be in touch to discuss the best option for your organisation.

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School Volunteering

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.