Volunteer your time
Make a real impact, connect with others, and find purpose through volunteering.
Join our volunteer community
Why volunteer
Make an impact
Meet new people
Stay active
Learn new skills
What you can do
From driving vans and sorting produce to cooking, gardening, stocking shelves or
supporting our Social Supermarkets and community programs, every role plays
a part in strengthening food security.
Sorting Produce & Warehouse
Sort fresh fruit and vegetables, prepare and package food for distribution and for our Social Supermarkets, all while helping us reduce food waste.
Driving & Logistics
Support our logistics team to collect and deliver food from donors to our community and agency partners.
Supporting Our Social Supermarkets
Welcome customers, stock shelves and help create a dignified shopping experience centred on choice and respect.
Cooking program
Support our Cook.Connect.Share. program and help community groups build practical cooking skills and confidence in the kitchen.
Community garden
Get involved in our garden or support Grow.Connect.Share., helping community groups build practical food-growing skills and harvest produce.
Who can volunteer?
Whether you’re retired, studying, or working, there’s a volunteer role here for you.
Community members – From retirees to parents and young adults, our volunteers come from all walks of life.
Corporate and community groups – Join us with your team, for a day of connection while making a real difference. Find more about Workplace Engagement here.
Students and placements – We welcome students completing community service or placements who want to learn more about food security, logistics, or community programs. Find out more here.
Skilled volunteers – If you have experience in driving, administration, warehouse operations, education, or communications, your expertise can make a big impact.
How it works
Fill out this online form
Click here to fill out our online form and get started. You will need to have both your Working With Children Check and Police Check.
Induction
Join us for induction to learn, connect, and feel ready to volunteer.
Start helping out
You’re ready to go – join the team and make a real difference.
What our volunteers say
Farah has been a dedicated volunteer at Geelong Foodshare for the past three years. After moving from Iraq to Australia five years ago, she sought opportunities to improve her English and connect with her new community.
At Geelong Foodshare, she discovered a warm, supportive environment where the kindness of others made her feel at home. Volunteering has strengthened her language skills and given her a true sense of belonging.
Farah
Become a volunteer
Join our team and make a real difference in your community every week
FAQs
Do I need a WWCC and Police Check?
You only need a Working With Children Check, but if you already have a Police Check please share it with us too.
Is there a minimum shift length?
Not generally, but on average the shifts last for approximately 5 hours.
Can my workplace team join me?
Yes, see our Workplace Engagement page.
Are there any age restrictions on volunteering?
Unaccompanied children need to be 16 and over. Contact us for further information.