Volunteer

Volunteers are our lifeblood!

As we only have three permanent staff members, we depend on our team of volunteers to help run our operation and support so many in our community.

We have nearly 100 individuals who regularly volunteer for us; around 70 of these legends work at least one shift every week. We are so grateful.
A volunteer shift at Foodbank is for 5 hours – 9am to 2pm.
There is a wonderful atmosphere and sense of community among the volunteers; teenagers work alongside those in their nineties, diverse groups are brought together, and relationships are built.
Our culture of diversity and inclusivity means we recognise the contribution that each person’s unique experiences and perspectives can bring.
We also work with school guidance and counselling programmes, as well as Momenta Charitable Trust which support adults with disabilities.
Through these and many other relationships, we can give people volunteer experience and the opportunity to explore new interests, learn skills and prepare for the future.

Do you want to be part of our community supporting community?
We’d love you to join!

Become A Volunteer

Become A Supporter

Would You Like To Volunteer?

That’s fantastic – thanks for thinking of us! Tēnā anō koutou!

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. The only thing we ask is that you’re prepared to work as part of a team, and that you can make a commitment of at least 4-6 months.

Volunteer Roles

There are two types of regular volunteer roles.

Grocery Support:

Working alongside our Warehouse Manager, this role involves sorting food donations, helping with stock management, making up grocery support packages and helping break down bulk food items into smaller quantities.
Our volunteers interact with our clients daily.
Weekdays, 9am to 2pm.

Van Run:

This role involves delivering groceries to clients, picking up food donations from around Tauranga, and other general tasks we may need.
There will always be two people per van run.
Weekdays, 9am to 12pm-ish (depending on traffic etc).

If you would like to apply, you can do that now:

Complete the online form

Download an application form

Request a physical form

Request A Volunteer Form

Apply To Be A Volunteer

Personal Details

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Driver Insurance

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Request a Call

Volunteers are our lifeblood!

Would You Like To Volunteer?

Volunteer Roles

Sign Up To Our Supporters Mailing List

Request A Volunteer Form

Apply To Be A Volunteer

Personal Details

Volunteering

Driver Insurance

Safety & Security

Submit

Request a Call

Volunteers are our lifeblood!

Sign Up To Become A Volunteer Or A Supporter

Would You Like To Volunteer?

Volunteer Roles