KiwiHarvest reduces the negative impacts of food waste on our environment by redistributing excess food; helping to create lasting positive social change by nourishing those in need. By providing food support to the community, they enable people to live an independent life.
They now have a brand new cargo style e-bike that is waiting for volunteers! That's you!
How it works:
- Enjoy a couple of hours in the morning riding around cafes and bakeries in Frankton.
- Collect the bike from the depot in Five Mile, along with safety gear if needed (you can bring your own helmet if preferred)
- You'll be given a run-sheet which tells you which cafes to visit and what Frankton charity to drop the food off at.
- The bike will have built-in storage for the food.
- After completing collections from the cafes you will bring the food to the selected Frankton charity on that day.
- Remove all food from containers, clean them and return everything to the depot ready to be used by the next rider later in the week.
Why volunteers enjoy this role:
- It’s an E-bike so any small hills will be a breeze and it’s a fun way to get outdoors and be involved in a worthwhile community cause.
- Usually, the run takes around 2 hours to complete so whether it’s on your break, you have a late start or its your day off, you’ll have plenty of time left to get on with the rest of your day, feeling good after your good deed!
- You'll be given a full induction in the process prior to your first shift, and learn all about KiwiHarvest's amazing mahi.
- You'll enjoy being part of a team of legends.
- You'll experience the joy of delivering food to people and charities who are full of gratitude!
Requirements
- Must be able to ride a bike comfortably
- Follow directions and runsheet
- Genuinely care about food security and reducing waste
- Enjoy interacting with people on your run
Time commitment
- Must commit to a one morning collection (2hrs) every two weeks.
- Volunteers manage themselves in teams of two for each allocated day. So the person who does the corresponding collections every other week may cover you in times of sickness, holidays etc.
- Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings available currently.
- Volunteer can decide specific start time between 8:30am and 10:30am.
Getting started
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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