Volunteer zone
Be an active part of the SecondBite Team and sign up as a volunteer. There are many ways to get involved – you can help us by participating at market collections; volunteering onsite by assisting in the warehouse, sorting food, preparing deliveries and general cleaning; in a food run with your own vehicle, or perhaps you could share your office skills with us. We encourage volunteers of all ages and believe that everyone has something unique they can offer.
Currently 377 volunteers are registered on our database and are active on a regular basis. Simply put, they are the most essential part of SecondBite.
Volunteering at SecondBite provides an excellent opportunity for staff, family and friends to become involved; it’s great for community development and team building. We actively encourage the involvement of family and friends. At Prahran Market, we run a regular ‘Family Day’ where children of all ages can learn about the benefits of giving to their community. The next family day will be Saturday 5th September 2010.
Volunteer Snapshot
Tony has been volunteering in the warehouse since December 2009. Often called in at the last minute, Tony assists with sorting food and preparing food for collections, assisting with the “Help yourself” program on Mondays and working alongside the drivers with the food collection and deliveries.
"I enjoy helping out at SecondBite as it keeps me in touch with people in the community and it gives me insight into the problems we have in Victoria that most people would not normally see. It is good to be part of an energetic and helpful team", Tony says.
Volunteer Opportunities
Victoria
The following volunteer opportunities are currently available at SecondBite, Victoria.
Research and Development Roles
The SecondBite Research and Development team is looking for several people with skills and/or interest in health promotion, community development, welfare or nutrition. You will be working on a research project that allows you to visit a community meals program, collect and enter nutrition data and contribute to important work in the food welfare sector. The role requires some availability during week days, and will take approximately 2 hours once per week, for 4 weeks in August or September. Please contact Rebecca, the Research and Development Coordinator for more information. rebecca@secondbite.org
Can you assist at the SecondBite office 1 - 2 days per week? Assisting with letters, data entry, fundraising and answering the phone. If so, please contact Emily: emily@secondbite.org
Need a volunteer in Geelong!!!!
The pick up location for SecondBite Geelong is 23 Albert St, Moolap at Midday on
Wednesday 18th and 25th August and Wednesday 1st, 8th and 25th September at Midday.
The food is packed in boxes. 3 boxes, approx 10 kgs each. The pick up location for SecondBite Geelong is 23 Albert St, Moolap.
Can you help? If so, please contact Emily: emily@secondbite.org
Can you use your graphic design skills to assist with the creation of a HTML template as well as provide a monthly commitment to producing a great e-newsletter?
To express interest, submit your details below or contact Emily at emily@secondbite.org
Tasmania
The following volunteer opportunities are currently available at SecondBite, Tasmania.
SecondBite needs support from a grant expert who can write proposals to generate funding specifically for funding the Tasmania operations.
Warehouse
SecondBite needs help from people with an interest and or experience in warehousing and logistics to support the food program.
Volunteer Driver
Volunteers are required to support the collection and delivery of fresh food by driving the SecondBite van around the Hobart area. A driver's licence is required and the volunteer must be 25 years of age or older.
To express interest, submit your details below or contact Emily at emily@secondbite.org
Volunteer enquiries
SecondBite will be in touch within 48 hours. If you have not heard anything within this time, please do not hesitate to contact our office on (03) 9376 3800.
For fundraising and donations enquiries, please contact Zoe Whyatt on: (03) 9376 3800.