VOLUNTEER WITH US
Our small team couldn’t possibly achieve what we do without the time, effort, enthusiasm, and ingenuity of our family of inspiring volunteers.
Volunteers help our team on the front line, collecting, sorting, and delivering food, as well as in a number of other roles behind the scenes. If you would like to get involved in food rescue at one of our locations, whether helping us pack food in the warehouse, assisting our rescue drivers or if you have other skills to offer, please say hello!
PACKING BAGS OF GOODNESS
individual volunteering
Tuesday -Friday we need help packaging food from 9.30-12.30, every day is different and will give an amazing insight into the quality of food rescued on a daily basis.
Volunteering in our warehouse is very physical work. You’ll be moving, packing, unpacking and stacking pallets of food - you need the ability to lift 15kgs boxes and its guaranteed to be a great workout!
You will need comfortable/workout clothes and covered shoes. Sneakers are best. We will supply you with all the safety gear you need.
Check out our Volunteer Handbook Here!
To book in contact volunteer@kiwiharvest.org.nz
corporate groups
Each warehouse session at our Highbrook Branch in Auckland caters for corporate groups of up to 8 people. These shifts are Tuesday – Friday from 9:30am – 12:30pm, we are seeing an incredible uptake with many community minded businesses offering volunteer days to staff, so get in with plenty of time to ensure a you can secure a space for your team.
Team members can also volunteer as Driver Assists, see below.
Check out our Volunteer Handbook Here!
To book in contact volunteer@kiwiharvest.org.nz
volunteer as a food rescue van assistant
individual & Corporate
Each of our five branches use the help of Truck Assistants when out on the road. These awesome helpers make the job of collecting and distributing rescued food way more efficient as well as fun! Van Assistants help out Mon-Fri and usually 7:30am - 3pm (hours may differ per branch).
You will be out of the road with one of our team, this is a full immersion experience with behind the scenes logistics, fast turn around of produce and amazing relationships nurtured through food rescue with our socially conscious donors and recipients.
If this sounds like a bit of you then please get in touch.
Check out our Volunteer Handbook Here!
To book in contact volunteer@kiwiharvest.org.nz
Volunteer with friends and family
We have many small groups of regular volunteers, mostly friends who enjoy getting together to make a difference. Many of our regulars end up supporting us with other work, as they become more familiar with our procedures.
Volunteer to raise money
Some volunteers choose to get involved in a fundraising capacity - such as by organising their own raffles or events to raise money for KiwiHarvest.
Access our fundraising tool kit here for ideas and help getting set up with your fundraiser.