PoM Foodbank Volunteering

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PoM Foodbank Volunteering

By PoM Corporate Relations

Date and time

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 9:00 AM - Fri, 4 Dec 2020 2:00 PM AEDT

Location

Unit 4

2 Somerville Rd Yarraville, VIC 3013 Australia

Description

Foodbank Victoria are the state’s oldest and largest food relief agency feeding over 116,000 Victorians every month who are struggling to put food on the table.

Each weekday, we rely on our regular and corporate volunteers to physically pack food orders for our charity partners.

As the largest provider of food relief, Foodbank Victoria works with over 470 registered charity partners across Victoria, ranging from large organisations such as the Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul to smaller locally run community organisations.

Each day we distribute approximately 30,000 kilograms of food and household items which are used in meal preparation programs, mobile food vans, community pantries and emergency food hampers to assist vulnerable Victorians.

FAQs

What can I bring to volunteering?

It is mandatory everyone wears steel capped boots (provided) so please bring thick socks. Comfortable clothing suitable for lifting, bending and repetitive movements is suggested. Shorts/pants and a t-shirt/jumper is recommended (dresses and skirts are not recommended). We have small lockers (20cm x 30cm x 40cm) so please bring few personal items.

Please BYO lunch (we have a fridge and microwave). Please note there are no cafes within walking distance. Some teams order food in via a delivery service. Our OHS policy does not allow the consumption of alcohol at Foodbank Victoria.


What safety requirements are there?

Due to the physical nature of the work, this task is not suitable for anyone with muscular, skeletal or back injuries. This task may not be suitable for pregnant volunteers. We try our best to accommodate everyone, therefore please contact us to discuss any concerns you have. The task involves significant amounts of lifting, bending and walking and it is compulsory to wear steel capped safety boots (provided).

Boxes can weigh up to 15kgs and it is common to walk 5km around the warehouse during the day.


What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from Foodbank?

Our warehouse is located at 4/2 Somerville Road, Yarraville. There is free all day parking on site. We are located in an industrial complex located at the end of Somerville Road, near the intersection at Whitehall Street. The intersection of Somerville/Whitehall to enter our facility is extremely busy.

There are roadworks taking place for the underground tunnel here. There are also semi-trailers delivering to the neighbouring shipping container yard. Please take extra care travelling through this area.

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Please contact the Corporate Relations team: community@portofmelbourne.com

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