How you can help

Our mission:
Foodbank Victoria's mission is to provide food and other essential items to people in need and to advocate for a hunger-free Victoria.

Volunteers are integral to the day-to-day functions of our warehouse and ensure food relief is provided to families in need.

Tasks

• Packing food for distribution to our charity partners across Victoria


• Hamper packing


• Labelling


• Repacking


• Sorting of food donations

Additional information

• Free all-day parking is available onsite or on side streets


• Public Transport: 15-minute walk from Seddon or Yarraville station


• Physical Requirements: involves manual handling, including lifting, bending, twisting, repetitive movements, and extended periods of standing. Please assess your ability to perform these tasks safely- Volunteers unable to perform tasks safely may not participate


• Bring your own lunch; we provide a fridge, microwave, and tea/coffee facilities (no nearby cafes)


• Mandatory steel-capped boots are provided for safety or please bring your own if you have them


• Bring long, thick socks to wear with the boots. You can also bring your steel-capped boots if preferred


• Wear suitable comfortable clothing


• The warehouse temperature is similar to the outside; no air conditioning or heating is available


• Alternative activities may be available on the day for those who can't engage in physical tasks

Cost: $1,200 plus GST per group of 8-10 volunteers

When:
Mondays- Fridays: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm