Melbourne - 3.5 hr Kitchen Volunteering Experience

Corporate Volunteering Opportunities

Join us for an impactful team volunteering experience at FareShare! Help prepare and pack nutritious meals that are distributed free to people in need across Australia.

Shift Options

Meal Preparation & Production Shifts

• Monday to Friday:
  • Morning: 9:00am – 12:30pm
  • Afternoon: 1:15pm – 5:00pm

Group Size

8–20 volunteers per group, please note if you are a smaller team, you maybe be in a session with another group (Smaller or larger groups may be accommodated—please email corporatevolunteering@secondbite.org with your enquiry.)

What to Expect

📍 Location: 1–9 South Audley Street, Abbotsford
Your team will receive a warm welcome, a safety briefing, and guidance from our experienced chefs. You'll get hands-on with:

• Preparing, cooking, and packing meals at scale
• Knowing every meal you make goes to someone in need
  Daytime shifts include a catered for tea break. We aim to make your experience safe, fun, and rewarding!

Financial Contribution

To help cover the costs of running these sessions, we require a financial contribution:

• Meal Production Shifts: Financial contribution per group of 8-10 volunteers $1,650 plus GST 
  Financial contribution per group of 11-20 volunteers $3,300 plus GST
  
• Invoices are issued upon confirmation. Payment is required prior to your shift.

Important Information

💡 Cancellations & Rescheduling

Should you wish to cancel or reschedule your shift, you can do so up to 30 days prior to your session date for a full refund. If you cancel between 14 -30 days before your shift, we may apply a 50% cancellation fee. We do not offer refunds for shifts cancelled or rescheduled within 14 days of your designated shift date. 

💡 Volunteer Numbers Matter

The number of volunteers booked directly impacts the number of meals we can prepare and pack. Please ensure your numbers are accurate.